Torque Specifications - Closures

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Actuator - Latch - Hood (Single Actuator System) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the hood latch actuator to the front end carrier
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: GUID-7369B6D8-7487-4877-BF2B-01F0AFA84E2A.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the strut bracket to the wheel arch, from inside the wheel arch.
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the strut bracket to the wheel arch, from on top of the bracket.
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 6 mm hex
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: GUID-F9408D18-A875-4966-BC48-8D95282FEDAF.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the strut bracket to the wheel arch, from inside the wheel arch.
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the strut bracket to the wheel arch, from on top of the bracket.
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 6 mm hex
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Closeout Panel - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the closeout panel to the door
4.5 Nm (3.3 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the regulator rail fasteners to the vehicle
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Closeout Panel - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the window regulator assembly to the door
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Screws that attach the rear window regulator to the closeout panel
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Closeout Panel - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the window regulator assembly to the door
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the closeout panel assembly to the vehicle
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Screws that attach the window motor to the closeout panel
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Screws that attach the rear window regulator to the closeout panel
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the LH front door exterior release handle to the door
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the LH front door exterior release handle to the door
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Glass - Door - LH - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that secure the LH front door regulator guide blocks
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Glass - Door - LH - Rear (Adjust)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH rear door glass to the regulator guide blocks
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Glass - Door - LH - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH rear door glass to the regulator guide blocks
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 12. Torque Specifications: GUID-E72904FC-DBA1-41ED-9C15-67D32B259606.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the power trunk hinge to the trunk lid
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the power trunk hinge to the body
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: GUID-FB5C2D9D-D915-40C4-8325-1AC31B96FF7D.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the trunk cinch latch to the trunk lid
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Latch - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH front door latch to the door
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 15. Torque Specifications: Latch - Hood (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the hood latch to the front end carrier
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 16. Torque Specifications: Striker - Hood (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the striker to the hood
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
T40 socket Reuse Do not torque until vehicle is within gap and flush specification
Table 17. Torque Specifications: Power Strut - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the LH coat hook to headliner
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse
Table 18. Torque Specifications: Striker - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front door striker to the body
26 Nm (19.2 lbs-ft)
  • T45 socket
 Reuse
Table 19. Torque Specifications: GUID-5E1322AE-747D-4188-9A9F-A6C0A7C32A6E.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the interior power trunk switch to the power trunk lid trim
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 20. Torque Specifications: Switch - Window - Driver (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the lower bolt cover to the LH front door trim panel
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 21. Torque Specifications: Switch - Window - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the middle bolt cover to the RH front door trim panel
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 22. Torque Specifications: Latch - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the liftgate latch to the liftgate
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Table 23. Torque Specifications: Switch - Closure - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the liftgate switch to the liftgate
0.5 Nm (4 lbs-in)
  • Torx T20 socket
 Reuse
Table 24. Torque Specifications: Window Regulator - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the window motor to the closeout panel
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Screws that attach the window regulator to the closeout panel
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 25. Torque Specifications: Window Motor / Regulator Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the window regulator assembly to the door
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the closeout panel assembly to the vehicle
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 26. Torque Specifications: Window Regulator Motor - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the window motor to the closeout panel
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 27. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes