Torque Specifications - Body

Table 1. Torque Specifications: GUID-FF55B6F8-E257-4E77-B06D-3511D38E1426.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the corner of the rear fascia to the body
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the rear fascia to the body
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse
Rear diffuser bolts
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Center - Rear Fascia (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Rear fascia center bracket bolts (x4)
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: FEM BRACKET - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace) / FEM BRACKET - RIGHT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the FEM bracket assembly to the body
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the FEM bracket to the front fender
6.5 Nm (4.8 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the FEM bracket assembly to the FEM
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • 10 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: FRONT DOOR - LEFT HAND (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the body
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 socket
Reuse
Nuts (x2) that attach the LH front upper and lower door hinges to the door
26 Nm (19.2 lbs-ft)
  • Combination Wrench 12pt 13mm
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: REAR DOOR - LEFT HAND (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH rear door check strap to the body
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear door assembly to the hinges
49 Nm (36.1 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 13 mm deep socket
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: REAR DOOR - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach the LH rear window closeout assembly to the LH rear door
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts (x11) that attach the LH rear window closeout assembly to the LH rear door
4.5 Nm (3.3 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear door assembly to the hinges
49 Nm (36.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the window glass to the regulator guide blocks
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Fan - Camera - Forward Facing (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x3) that secure the forward facing camera fan
0.12 Nm (1 lbs-in)
  • SET, 1/2" CUT BIT. (78 PCS DOUBLE END MINI RATCHET)
  • T6 TORX BIT 1/4 IN HEX SHANK
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Fascia - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x3) that attach the LH rear fascia lamp to the rear fascia assembly
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper rear fascia to the lower rear fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Fender - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x5) and nuts (x2) that attach the LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: LIFTGATE (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attach the RH ground harness to the liftgate assembly
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Replace
Nuts (x3) that attach the base spoiler to the liftgate
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the liftgate to the vehicle
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
LH and RH liftgate ball stud bracket bolts (x2)
20 Nm (14.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: REAR BUMPER BEAM (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x6) that attach the rear bumper beam or trailer hitch to the vehicle
60 Nm (44.2 lbs-ft)
  • 6 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement (for installation only)
Reuse
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Fascia - Rear - Lower (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH and RH corners of the rear fascia assembly to the body
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH and RH side of the rear fascia assembly to the body
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x9) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the body
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the rear fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Screws (x6) that attach the LH and RH rear fascia lamps to the rear fascia assembly
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the LH and RH upper rear fascia to the lower rear fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: FRONT FASCIA (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the upper portion of the front fascia to the vehicle
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the valance to the front fascia
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH corners of the front fascia to the LH front fender
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x6) that attach the LH and RH corners of the valance to the front fascia assembly
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the grille to the front fascia
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 socket
Reuse
Table 14. Torque Specifications: FRONT FASCIA (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the upper portion of the front fascia to the vehicle
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the valance to the front fascia
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH corners of the front fascia to the LH front fender
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 15. Torque Specifications: FRONT BUMPER BEAM (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attaches the LH and RH ankle catcher brackets to the front bumper beam
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attaches the LH accelerometer sensor to the front bumper beam
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the front bumper beam to the LH and RH crush cans
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Replace 1536481-00-A
Table 16. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attaches the regulator guide block
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 17. Torque Specifications: MOVING SIDE GLASS - REAR DOOR - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the door glass to the regulator isolator clamps
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 18. Torque Specifications: Front Energy Absorber - Ankle Catcher (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH ankle catcher bracket to the front bumper beam
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Bolts (x4) that attach the front end carrier to the LH and RH subframe crash cans
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Bolts (x2) that attach the upper section of the front end carrier to the body
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Table 19. Torque Specifications: Front Fascia Grille (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the front fascia camera to the front fascia grille
0.9 Nm (8 lbs-in)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Table 20. Torque Specifications: FRONT END CARRIER (Remove and Replace) and SENSOR - AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE - HEATING/COOLING CIRCUIT (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the washer reservoir to the front end carrier
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 21. Torque Specifications:LOWER TRUNK (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Rear center bolt
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Replace
Bolts (X4) attach lower trunk assembly to vehicle
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Replace
Table 22. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH fascia side to fender to the body
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the LH front fender
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 23. Torque Specifications: HOOD (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (X4) secure hood to LH and RH hood hinge
27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Table 24. Torque Specifications: Rear Bumper Fascia - Tail Lamp Bracket - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH tail lamp bracket to the body
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 25. Torque Specifications: LIFTGATE (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the liftgate harness ground bolt to the liftgate
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Replace 1128269-00-A
Bolts (x4) that attach the liftgate to the vehicle
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 26. Torque Specifications: COWL SCREEN BRACKET (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Stud bolt that attaches the positive jumper post to the cowl screen bracket
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E5
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the cowl screen bracket to the body
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Table 27. Torque Specifications: Launcher Bracket - LH (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the launcher bracket to the body
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 28. Torque Specifications: Active Grille Shutter (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the washer reservoir to the front end carrier
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse
Table 29. Torque Specifications:Brace - Shock Tower (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the ground strap to the A/C compressor
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the A/C compressor assembly to the brace
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to the shock tower brace
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
The LH and RH bolts (x4) that attach the shock tower brace to the body
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
The LH and RH outer bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Table 30. Torque Specifications:Panel - Rear End (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear end panel to the body
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Lower trunk assembly rear center bolt
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Replace 1784125-00-A
Lower trunk assembly rear side bolts (x2)
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse