Torque Specifications - Battery System

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Power Conversion System (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the power conversion system to the HV battery

18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)

  • Insulated tools:
    • 8 mm socket
    • 10 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse Upon installation, mark each bolt with a paint pen
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Contactor - Fast Charge - HV Battery (3-Phase) (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the DC inlet positive busbar to the ancillary bay
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft) -180 deg
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +60 deg
  • Insulated tools:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolt that attaches the DC inlet negative busbar to the ancillary bay
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft) -180 deg
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +60 deg
  • Insulated tools:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolts (x2) that attach the FC positive outlet jumper to the ancillary bay
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft) -180 deg
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +60 deg
  • Insulated tools:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolts (x2) that attach the FC negative outlet jumper to the ancillary bay
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft) -180 deg
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +60 deg
  • Insulated tools:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolts (x3) that attach the HV battery fast charge contactor to the ancillary bay
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • Socket External Torx 1/4in Dr. E8
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Contactor - Fast Charge - HV Battery (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the AC filter harness to the negative DC inlet busbar
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft) -180 deg
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +60 deg
  • Insulated tools:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolt that attaches the AC filter harness to the positive DC inlet busbar
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft) -180 deg
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +60 deg
  • Insulated tools:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolts (x2) that attach the FC positive outlet jumper to the ancillary bay
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft) -180 deg
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +60 deg
  • Insulated tools:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolts (x2) that attach the FC negative outlet jumper to the ancillary bay
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft) -180 deg
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +60 deg
  • Insulated tools:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolts (x3) that attach the HV battery fast charge contactor to the ancillary bay
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • Socket External Torx 1/4in Dr. E8
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Controller - High Voltage (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the HVC to the ancillary bay cover
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +30 deg
  • External Torx E10
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Screws that attach the HVC tray to the ancillary bay
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • 10 in extension
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse Not necessary to remove these fasteners if only removing the HVC
Bolts that attach the HVC tray to the HVC
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • External Torx E6
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: HV Battery (AWD) (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH front inner HV battery bolt
136 Nm (100.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx Plus EP20 socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
LH middle inner HV battery bolt
66 Nm (48.7 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
Reuse
LH rear inner HV battery bolt
66 Nm (48.7 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that secures the busbar cover access door
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the charge port busbar kit to the HV header
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the DCDC ground strap to the HV battery
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm 12-point deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Replace PN - 1093060-00-A
Nut that attaches the positive 12V output to the PCS cable
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace PN - 1093060-00-A
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 FDU HV harness to the FDU
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP10
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the ground strap to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10mm ratcheting combination flex head wrench
Reuse
Smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the body
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Larger bolt that attaches the LH shear plate to the body
130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace PN - 1461657-00-A
Nut that attaches the RDU HV electrical harness bracket to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Center bolts (x4) that attach the HV battery through the HV battery center rail ski cover
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
Reuse
Bolts that attach the HV battery LH and RH support brackets to the vehicle
110 Nm (81.1 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolts (x16) that attach the HV battery to the vehicle
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
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Note
Some vehicles are equipped with self-tapping bolts in bolt position #8-15 from the factory. If the vehicle is equipped with a bolt with a hexagonal indentation on the bolt head (1637725-00-A), the torque value is 64 Nm.
Table 6. Torque Specifications: HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH front inner HV battery bolt
136 Nm (100.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx Plus EP20 socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
LH middle inner HV battery bolt
66 Nm (48.7 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
Reuse
LH rear inner HV battery bolt
66 Nm (48.7 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that secures the busbar cover access door
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the charge port busbar kit to the HV header
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the DCDC ground strap to the HV battery
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm 12-point deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Replace
Nut that attaches the positive 12V output to the PCS cable
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace
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
Smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the body
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Larger bolt that attaches the LH shear plate to the body
130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace
Nut that attaches the RDU HV electrical harness bracket to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Center bolts (x4) that attach the HV battery through the HV battery center rail ski cover
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
Reuse
Outer bolts (x2) that attach the center rail ski cover to the HV battery
32 Nm (23.6 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
Reuse
Bolts that attach the HV battery LH and RH support brackets to the vehicle
110 Nm (81.1 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolts (x16) that attach the HV battery to the vehicle
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH front inner HV battery bolt
136 Nm (100.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx Plus EP20 socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
LH middle inner HV battery bolt
66 Nm (48.7 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
Reuse
LH rear inner HV battery bolt
66 Nm (48.7 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that secures the busbar cover access door
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the charge port busbar kit to the HV header
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the DCDC ground strap to the HV battery
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm 12-point deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Replace
Nut that attaches the positive 12V output to the PCS cable
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace
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
Smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the body
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Larger bolt that attaches the LH shear plate to the body
130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace
Nut that attaches the RDU HV electrical harness bracket to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Center bolts (x4) that attach the HV battery through the HV battery center rail ski cover
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
Reuse
Outer bolts (x2) that attach the center rail ski cover to the HV battery
32 Nm (23.6 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
Reuse
Bolts that attach the HV battery LH and RH support brackets to the vehicle
110 Nm (81.1 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolts (x16) that attach the HV battery to the vehicle
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the pyrotechnic battery disconnect to the HV battery
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Skid Plate - HV Battery - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the rear skid plate to the lower HV battery
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP10
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the rear skid plate to the upper HV battery
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the rear skid plate to the upper HV battery
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Cover - Ancillary Bay (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the positive 12V output cable to the DCDC passthrough
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm 12-point deep socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
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Note
Mark the fastener with a paint pen after torquing.
Bolt that attaches the ancillary bay cover to the high voltage controller
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +30 deg
  • External Torx E10
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Replace
Bolt attaches the ancillary bay cover to the HV battery
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E10 5-Lobe
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
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CAUTION
Use an External Torx E10 5-Lobe socket that is not magnetized. Sockets with magnets will not fully grip and can possibly strip the bolt head.
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Note
Torque these fasteners in the sequence specified in the installation step.
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Note
These bolts are attached to the ancillary bay cover.
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Cover - Ancillary Bay (Structural Pack) (3-Phase) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (EPL10 or EPR10) that attach the ancillary bay cover to the HV battery
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E10 5-Lobe
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse Replace
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Note
Torque these fasteners in the sequence specified in the installation step.
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Note
These bolts are attached to the ancillary bay cover.
Bolts (EPL10 or EPR10) that attach the charge port header to the ancillary bay cover
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E10 5-Lobe
  • 4 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (EPL10) that attach the 3-phase header to the ancillary bay
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E10 5-Lobe
  • 4 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (E10 or EPL14) that attach the ancillary bay cover to the HV controller
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E10 5-Lobe
  • Socket 3/8 in EP14
  • 4 in extension
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Bolts (T20) that attach the PCS LVDC header to the ancillary bay cover
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Cover - HV Probe - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the HV probe cover to the ancillary bay cover
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E10 5-Lobe
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
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Note
Mark the fastener with a paint pen after torquing.
Table 13. Torque Specifications: Platter Enclosure Coolant (Drain and Refill)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attach the lower rear edge of the LH wheel arch liner to the body
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Clip pry tool
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Switch - Pack Contactors - Ancillary Bay - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes

Bolt that attaches the positive pack contactor to the positive busbar

Nut that attaches the positive pack contactor to the module 4 rear terminal

9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
    • 13 mm socket
  • Paint Pen
  • Electrical Protective Gloves
Replace

Bolt: 1104475-00-F

Nut: 1104654-00-B

Nuts that attach the positive pack contactor to the ancillary bay
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Flexible Magnet
    • Extension 1/4 Dr. Wobble 10.5"
    • 10 mm socket
    • Insulated Magnetic Pick Up Tool - 1057607-00-A
  • Electrical Protective Gloves
  • Paint Pen
Reuse

Bolt that attaches the negative pack contactor to the DC link busbar joint

Nut that attaches the negative pack contactor to HV battery tall silicon terminal

9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
    • 13 mm socket
  • Electrical Protective Gloves
  • Paint Pen
Replace

Bolt: 1104475-00-F

Nut: 1104654-00-B

Nuts that attach the negative pack contactor to the ancillary bay
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
    • Insulated Magnetic Pick Up Tool - 1057607-00-A
  • Electrical Protective Gloves
  • Paint Pen
Reuse