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Torque Specifications - Interior Trim

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - B-PILLAR BRACKET, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH curtain airbag to the body 9 N.m (6.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
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Bolts (x2) that attach the LH B-pillar bracket to the body 2.5 N.m (1.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - C PILLAR, ASSEMBLY, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH seatbelt anchor to the body 30 N.m (22.1 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • 15 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - C PILLAR BRACKET ASSEMBLY, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH C-pillar bracket to the body 2.5 N.m (1.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless hex driver
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - AIRWAVE, ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) securing both sides of the airwave assembly 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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Screws (x2) that attach the right vertical actuator to the airwave assembly 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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Screws (x2) that attach the left vertical actuator to the airwave assembly 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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Screws (x2) that attach the right horizontal lower actuator to the airwave assembly 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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Screws (x2) that attach the left horizontal actuator to the airwave assembly 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - CENTER CONSOLE, ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear part of the center console to the body 7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front part of the center console to the body 7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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Bolts (x2) that attach the RH front part of the center console to the body 7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - CONSOLE CLOSEOUT, ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the console closeout assembly to the center console 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - TOP FACE PANEL ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach the top face panel to the center console 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10 N.m - 2.0 N.m (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - ARMREST HINGE ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach the armrest hinge to the outer armrest 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - ARMREST, INERTIA LOCK ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
screw that attaches the inertia lock to the center console 0.8 N.m (7 lbs-in) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - REAR END MODULE, ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x6) that attach the rear end module to the center console 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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Bolt that attaches the ground harness to the rear end module 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
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Bolts (x5) that attach the rear display to the rear end module 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - 12V POWER OUTLET (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the bottom duct assembly to the center console 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR, ELECTRICAL RELEASE SWITCH, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front door interior handle to the door trim panel 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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Bolt that attach the interior door release switch to the LH front door trim panel 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM, TWEETER ASSEMBLY, FRONT LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH blind spot collision warning device to the LH front tweeter 1.5 N.m (1.1 lbs-ft) 
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Insulated Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - HEADLINER - CT-TELEPHONY-MICROPHONE-TLA (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front headliner microphone to the headliner 0.3 N.m (3 lbs-in) 
  • Torx T10 bit
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10 N.m - 2.0 N.m
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - HEADLINER - HEADLINER ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the LH rear coat hook to the body. 3.5 N.m (2.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR SOUND INSULATION - DASH INSULATOR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the car computer ground strap to the vehicle body 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x3) that attach the LH front door panel to the LH front door 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR TRIM - CENTER CONSOLE - CENTER CONSOLE - PHONE DOCK - CLIP (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x3) that attach the inductive charger to the phone dock 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - CONSOLE STRUCTURE, ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear part of the center console to the vehicle 7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A
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Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front part of the center console to the body 7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A
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Bolts (x2) that attach the RH front part of the center console to the body 7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - ARMREST, OUTER, ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach the center console outer armrest to the armrest hinge 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - CONSOLE LAMP SWITCH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the lamp switch to the center console 0.35 N.m (3 lbs-in) 
  • Torx T10 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10 N.m - 2.0 N.m
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CENTER CONSOLE - VENT COVER PANEL, ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach rear vent assembly to the center console 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR TRIM - CENTER CONSOLE - ARMREST ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND INSTALL)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x6) that attach the armrest to the center console 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR TRIM - CENTER CONSOLE - CENTER CONSOLE - CONSOLE SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x10) that attach both sides of the sliding bin lid to the center console 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR TRIM - CENTER CONSOLE - CENTER CONSOLE - PHONE DOCK - SCREW (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach the phone dock to the center console assembly 1.2 N.m (.9 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 bit
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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Screws (x3) that attach the inductive charger to the phone dock. 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 bit
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - PASSENGER WINDOW SWITCH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the lower bolt cover to the RH front door panel 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR, ELECTRICAL RELEASE SWITCH, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear door interior handle to the door trim panel 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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Bolt that attaches the interior door release switch to the LH rear door trim panel 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach the LH rear door panel to the LH rear door 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR, WINDOW PASSENGER SWITCH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt at the middle of the LH rear door armrest 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REARVIEW MIRROR - REAR VIEW MIRROR, CAM COVER UPPER (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach the interior camera to the camera upper cover 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torx T10 bit
  • 1/4 in to 1/4 in hex bit adapter
  • Wiha Torque Screwdriver 0.8-5 N.m (for installation only)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SUN VISORS - SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the sun visor to the vehicle 3.5 N.m (2.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
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