Torque Specifications - Seats

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Armrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the LH armrest cover panel to the center 2nd row seat frame
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Center 2nd row armrest lobe bolts
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: GUID-6CACFF10-F6BF-4D91-8DB9-28221D240C8E.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the 2nd row seat cushion edge support bracket to the vehicle
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: GUID-6394DE7B-A948-4626-9829-FBCD8A5FF3FA.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the 2nd row center/20 lumbar bun to the 2nd row seat
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Screw that attaches the LH armrest cover panel to the center 2nd row seat frame
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Center 2nd row armrest lobe bolts
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Screw that attaches the LH armrest detent to the seat
3.8 Nm (2.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Cover - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (5-Seat) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Lower anchor bolt that attaches the seat belt to the lower seat frame
40 Nm (29.5 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Replace
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Latch - Seat Back - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the 2nd row center/20 lumbar bun to the 2nd row seat
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Screw that attaches the LH armrest cover panel to the center 2nd row seat frame
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Center 2nd row armrest lobe bolts
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Screw that attaches the LH armrest detent to the seat
3.8 Nm (2.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the center 2nd row latch to the latch actuator assembly
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T45 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Lumbar Support - Back Rest - Front Passenger Seat (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the lumbar support assembly to the seat frame
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Motor - Seat Track - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Driver seat fasteners (x4)
33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Replace Bolts are patched
Bolts (x2) that attach the driver seat track motor to the seat cushion frame
23 Nm (17.0 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T50 Bit Stubby
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace Bolts are patched
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Motor - Seat Track - Front Passenger Seat (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Front passenger seat fasteners (x4)
33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace Bolts are patched
Bolt that attaches the lift motor assembly to the rear RH link
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx Bit T45 Stubby
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Replace Bolts are patched
Bolts (x2) that attach the RH side track assembly to the RH front seat cushion assembly
23 Nm (17.0 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T50 Bit Stubby
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse Bolts are patched
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Pivot Bushing - Seat back - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the 2nd row center/20 lumbar bun to the 2nd row seat
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Recliner Actuator - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the 2nd row center/20 lumbar bun to the 2nd row seat
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Screws that attach the LH 2nd row seat back recliner actuator from the actuator pan
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Recliner Actuator - Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the actuator pan to the LH 2nd row seat frame
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Screws that attach the LH 2nd row seat back recliner actuator from the actuator pan
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Riser - Driver Seat - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the driver seat LH seat riser to the vehicle
33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
  • 11 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace
Table 13. Torque Specifications: Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH seat back lower frame to the vehicle
37 Nm (27.3 lbs-ft)
  • 11 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • 3/8 in std flex head ratchet
  • 3/8 in flex head torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
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CAUTION
Bolts must be installed in the following sequence:
  1. Front Outboard
  2. Rear Inboard
  3. Rear Outboard
  4. Front Inboard
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the RH seat back lower frame to the vehicle
37 Nm (27.3 lbs-ft)
  • 11 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • 3/8 in std flex head ratchet
  • 3/8 in flex head torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
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CAUTION
Bolts must be installed in the following sequence:
  1. Front Outboard
  2. Rear Inboard
  3. Rear Outboard
  4. Front Inboard
Table 15. Torque Specifications: Sensor - Position - Track - 1st Row Seat - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the seat track position sensor to the seat track assembly
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Table 16. Torque Specifications: Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the outboard side shield to the seat frame
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 17. Torque Specifications: Suspension - Seat Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH front seat fasteners (x4)
33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace Bolts are patched
Table 18. Torque Specifications: Frame - Seat Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
94 Nm (69.3 lbs-ft)
Reuse
Table 19. Torque Specifications: Pivot Clamps - Seat Back - 2nd Row - Center/20 (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the center 2nd row seatback pivot clamps to the vehicle
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 20. Torque Specifications: Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Front seat to body bolt
33.5 Nm (24.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • 3/8 in std flex head ratchet
  • 3/8 in flex head torque wrench (installation only)
Replace Bolts are patched
Table 21. Torque Specifications: Lumbar Bun - 2nd Row - Center/20 (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the 2nd row center/20 lumbar bun to the 2nd row seat
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse