Torque Specifications - Electrical

Table 1. Torque Specifications: 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
(Lead acid) positive/negative cable to the battery terminal
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
(Li-Ion) bolts that attach the LV battery to the bracket
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 4 in extension
Reuse Early production vehicles have M6 bolts with 10 mm bolt head. Torque those to 10 Nm
Table 2. Torque Specifications: 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
(Lead acid) positive/negative cable to the battery terminal
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Antenna - Bluetooth Passive Entry - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the Bluetooth passive entry module to the body
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the headlight bracket to the headlight
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Radar - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front radar bracket to the front end carrier
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Busbar - DCDC Ground (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the DCDC ground strap to the body
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet
Reuse if E18 service bolt (1056537-00-C) is install. If not, Replace
Nut that attaches the DCDC ground strap to the HV battery
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet
  • 4 in extension
Replace
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Camera - B-Pillar - LH (AP4) (Remove & Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the camera to the LH B-pillar
0.6 Nm (5 lbs-in)
  • Mini Ratchet Bit Set (1450424-00-A)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Camera - Triple - Forward Facing (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Forward facing camera assembly to windshield bracket screws
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T10 blade attachment
  • Wiha torque setter
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Fuse Holder - Positive Terminal - 12V Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches 12V positive terminal fuse holder
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Harness - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH rear EPB harness bracket to the LH rear caliper
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH rear EBP harness bracket to the body
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Harness - Thermal Beam (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold to compressor A/C line to the supermanifold
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 6 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attaches the supermanifold to the shock tower brace
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Fasteners that secure the shock tower brace and the thermal beam
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the headlight to the body
5.9 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • ¼ in std flex head ratchet
  • ¼ in flex head torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: Horn Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the horn assembly to the front subframe
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Hose - Washer - Reservoir (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the water tank to the vehicle
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 15. Torque Specifications: Hose - Washer - Reservoir (RHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the water tank to the vehicle
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 16. Torque Specifications: Light - Fog / Reverse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the rear fog/reverse light to the liftgate
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 17. Torque Specifications: Light - Turn Signal / Fog - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front turn signal/fog light to the front fascia
2.8 Nm (2.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 18. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the HVAC plenum outer duct to the vehicle
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std flex head ratchet
  • ¼ in flex head torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the front body controller module shield assembly to the vehicle
8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std flex head ratchet
  • ¼ in flex head torque wrench (installation only)
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the harness guide to the front body controller module
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8mm 12pt Combination Wrench
  • 8 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Replace
Bolts (x3) that attach the front body controller module to the vehicle
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 10 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front body controller module ground strap to the body
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std flex head ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
Replace
Bolt that attaches the ground strap to the front body controller module
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • ¼ in std flex head ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
Table 19. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - LH (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH body controller module to the vehicle
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 20. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the RH body controller module to the vehicle
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 21. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - Security (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the security body controller module to the cup holder décor panel
1.6 Nm (1.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.80Nm - 2.0Nm
  • Wiha 1/4" Bit Holder Adapter
Reuse
Screws (x4) that attach the LH center console bright strip to the center console assembly
1.6 Nm (1.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Table 22. Torque Specifications: Pump - Windshield Washer (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the water tank to the vehicle
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 23. Torque Specifications: Side Repeater Camera - Front - LH (HW4) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front side repeater camera to the side repeater assembly
0.6 Nm (5 lbs-in)
  • Torx T10 bit
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 24. Torque Specifications: Strap - 12V Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
12V Battery Tie Down Strap Nut or Bolt
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
Reuse Older vehicles use a nut near the rear of the strap. Newer vehicles use a bolt at the front of the strap.
Table 25. Torque Specifications: System - Windshield Washer (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the water tank to the vehicle
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 26. Torque Specifications: Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Taillight to body nuts
3.2 Nm (2.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm 12-point deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
Table 27. Torque Specifications: Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH wiper arm to the wiper motor assembly
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3/8 in std ratchet
  • 3/8 in torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
Nut that attaches the RH wiper arm to the wiper motor assembly
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3/8 in std ratchet
  • 3/8 in torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
Table 28. Torque Specifications: Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the RH wiper arm to the wiper motor assembly
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3/8 in std ratchet
  • 3/8 in torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
Table 29. Torque Specifications: Wiper Module (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the wiper module to the vehicle
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse