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Torque Specifications - Closures

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 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
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 N.m (3.3 lbs-ft) 
  • 8 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the regulator rail fasteners to the vehicle 8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 8 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Screws that attach the rear window regulator to the closeout panel 3.5 N.m (2.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 8 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the closeout panel assembly to the vehicle 8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
Screws that attach the window motor to the closeout panel 3.5 N.m (2.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Screws that attach the rear window regulator to the closeout panel 3.5 N.m (2.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (8.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (8.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (8.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - STRIKER - HOOD - REMOVE AND REPLACE

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the striker to the hood 18 N.m (13.3 lbs-ft)  T40 socket Reuse Do not torque until vehicle is within gap and flush specification
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 N.m (0.7 lbs-ft) 
  • T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (19.2 lbs-ft) 
  • T45 socket
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SWITCH - WINDOW - DRIVER - REMOVE AND REPLACE

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the middle bolt cover to the LH front door trim panel 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
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 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
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 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
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 N.m (4 lbs-in) 
  • Torx T20 socket
 Reuse  
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 N.m (2.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Screws that attach the window regulator to the closeout panel 3.5 N.m (2.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - WINDOW MOTOR OR 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 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 8 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the closeout panel assembly to the vehicle 8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
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 N.m (2.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
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