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Tightening Torques

Item N.m kgf.m lb-ft
Ignition coil installation bolt 9.8 ~ 11.8 1.0 ~ 1.2 7.2 ~ 8.7
Spark plug installation 14.7 ~ 24.5 1.5 ~ 2.5 10.9 ~ 18.1
Condenser&Hanger bracket installation nut 18.6 ~ 23.5 1.9 ~ 2.4 13.7 ~ 17.4
Alternator installation bolt [12 mm (0.47 in.)] 19.6 ~ 26.5 2.0 ~ 2.7 14.5 ~19.5
Alternator installation bolt [14 mm (0.55 in.)] 29.4 ~ 41.2 3.0 ~ 4.2 21.7 ~ 30.4
Battery (+) terminal tightening nut 7.8 ~ 9.8 0.8 ~ 1.0 5.2~ 8.7
Battery (-) terminal l tightening nut [with battery sensor] 3.9 ~ 5.9 0.4 ~ 0.6 2.9 ~ 4.3
Battery (-) terminal tightening nut [without battery sensor] 1.0 ~ 1.2 9.8 ~ 11.8 7.2 ~ 8.7
Battery mounting bracket bolt 9.8 ~ 11.8 1.0 ~ 1.2 7.2 ~ 8.7
Battery tray installation bolt 9.8 ~ 11.8 1.0 ~ 1.2 7.2 ~ 8.7
Battery sensor cable installation bolt 10.8 ~ 13.7 1.1 ~ 1.4 8.0 ~10.1
Starter installation bolt 49.0 ~ 63.7 5.0 ~ 6.5 36.2 ~ 47.0