Torque Specifications - Body

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Ankle Catcher (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front bumper beam to the ankle catcher
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash cans
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front end carrier to the LH side of the ankle catcher
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Fascia Center To Fender - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the headlamp to the lower front headlamp
5.9 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front fascia center bracket to the vehicle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace with black bolt (1551442-00-A)
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH taillight bracket to the vehicle
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Front End Module (FEM) - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH front end module bracket to the vehicle
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front fender bracket to the front fender assembly
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attach the LH front end module braket to the front end carrier
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH fascia side to fender bracket
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Carrier - Front End (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach LH and RH lower grille FEM brackets to the front end carrier
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm hex
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the front radar bracket to the front end carrier
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension locking
Reuse
Bolts that attach the upper leg support to the front end carrier
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the actuator to the front end carrier
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the hood latch assembly to the front end carrier
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt on top of the front end carrier
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers to the LH and RH crush cans
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Replace
Bolt that attaches the front bumper beam to the LH side of the ankle catcher
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front end carrier to the LH side of the ankle catcher
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash cans
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the vehicle
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
Reuse
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
Reuse
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan
48 Nm (35.4 lbs-ft)
  • E14 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Check Strap - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the check strap to the A-pillar
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Nuts that attach the check strap to the door
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Crush Can - Front Subframe - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH side of the ankle catcher to the front bumper beam
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH front subframe crush cans to the front end carrier
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH side of the ankle catcher to the front end carrier
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH front subframe crush cans to the front subframe
53 Nm (39.1 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the hinges to the LH front door
49 Nm (36.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the hinges to the LH front door
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
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
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Nuts that attach the LH rear door check strap to the door
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Nuts that attach the LH rear door hinges to the door
49 Nm (36.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the rear LH door to the upper and lower hinges
49 Nm (36.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Fascia - Front (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Fascia - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the RH front turn signal/foglight to the front fascia
2.8 Nm (2.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Screws that attach the front fascia grille to the front fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Nuts that attach the front fascia valance to the front fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the corner of the rear fascia to the body
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm hex
Reuse
Bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the body
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the side of the rear fascia to the body
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm hex
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front wheel liner to the HV battery
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
Reuse Replace
Bolt that attaches the RH corner of the front fascia to the fender
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
Reuse
Bolts that attach the upper LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Nuts that attach the lower LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 15. Torque Specifications: /Windshield (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace)/Windshield (HW4) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the GPS antenna to the bracket
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T10 bit
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Screws that attach the triple camera to the windshield bracket
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T10 blade attachment
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
  • Wiha torque setter
Replace
Screws (x2) that attach the temperature and humidity sensor to the windshield bracket
0.12 Nm (1 lbs-in)

Tool for removal:

  • PH00 Philips Screwdriver

Tools for installation:

  • Wiha Torque Vario-S 0.10Nm - 0.6Nm
  • Wiha 1/4in Adapter
  • PH00 blade attachment
Reuse
Table 16. Torque Specifications: Fascia - Rear - Lower (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the lower rear fascia to the upper rear fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 17. Torque Specifications: Fascia - Rear - Upper (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x6) that attach the lower rear fascia to the upper rear fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 18. Torque Specifications: Grille - Fascia - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the front fascia grille to the front fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 19. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Rear - Center (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the rear center bracket to the body
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 20. Torque Specifications: Bumper Beam - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the rear bumper beam to the body
62.5 Nm (46.1 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 21. Torque Specifications: Bumper Beam - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front bumper beam to the crush cans
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace
Table 22. Torque Specifications: Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the liftgate ball stud bracket to the liftgate
11 Nm (8.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the liftgate harness ground strap to the liftgate
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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Note
Inspect the bolt: if it is a standard bolt (1447438-00-A), it can be reused. If it is a self-tapping tri-lobular bolt (1128269-00-A), discard and replace with the standard bolt.
Bolts that attach the liftgate to the vehicle
32 Nm (23.6 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Screw that attaches the antenna filter electrical connector to the liftgate
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the RH FM amplifier to the liftgate
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the radio tuner to the liftgate
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Screws that attach the license plate bracket to the liftgate
1.2 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
  • PH2 Phillips screwdriver
Reuse
Table 23. Torque Specifications: Panel Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the rear end panel to the body
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the Bluetooth passive entry module to the rear fascia center bracket
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 24. Torque Specifications: Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the RH corner of the front valance to the front fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 25. Torque Specifications: Upper Leg Support - Bumper Carrier - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the upper leg support to the front end carrier
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 26. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes