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Torque Specifications - Body

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CLOSURE PANELS - ASSEMBLY - FRONT DOOR - LEFT (REMOVE AND INSTALL)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the vehicle 24 N.m (17.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 13 mm Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolts (x4) that attach the hinges to the LH front door 27 N.m (19.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm 12 pt combination wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3/8 in Crowfoot Open End Set - 1079485-00-A
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT ENERGY ABSORBER - ASSEMBLY, ANKLE CATCHER (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH upper section of the front end carrier to the body 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 13 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash can 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 13 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the bottom of the condenser fan module to the ankle catcher 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 8 mm socket
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BUMPER FASCIA - REAR FASCIA CENTER BRACKET (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x5) that attach the rear center bracket to the body 4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse Bolt is patched.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BUMPER FASCIA - REAR WING BRACKET ASSEMBLY, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the rear wing bracket to the vehicle 3.5 N.m (2.6 lbs-ft) 
  • 8 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BUMPER FASCIA - TAIL LAMP BRACKET ASSEMBLY, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the rear center bracket to the vehicle 4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Hexagon - 1060071-00-A
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH taillight bracket to the vehicle 4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT ENERGY ABSORBER - ASSEMBLY BUMPER BEAM (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the front bumper beam to the LH and RH crush cans. 75 N.m (55.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the center impact accelerometer sensor bracket to the front bumper beam. 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR ENERGY ABSORBER - ASSEMBLY REAR BUMPER BEAM - EXTRUSION (REMOVE AND REPLACE) AND TRAILER HITCH - REAR ENERGY ABSORBER (RETROFIT)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x6) that attach the rear bumper beam or trailer hitch to the vehicle. 60 N.m (44.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 6 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT ENERGY ABSORBER - CRUSH CAN ASSEMBLY, FRONT SUBFRAME (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the crush can to the vehicle 53 N.m (39.1 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • 15 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Replace Bolt is patched.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - FASCIA ASSEMBLY - FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x5) that attach the upper portion of the front fascia to the vehicle 3.5 N.m (2.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless hex driver
  • 6 in nutsetter + 10 mm magnetic deep
  • Torque wrench hexagon 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the front fascia to the LH front fender 2.5 N.m (1.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless hex driver
  • 6 in nutsetter + 8 mm magnetic deep
  • Torque wrench hexagon 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
 Reuse  
Bolts (x4) that attach the valance to the front aero shield panel 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement (for installation only)
 Reuse  
Nuts (x2) that attach the valance to the vehicle 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
Bolts (x8) that attach the valance to the fascia 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T40 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the grille to the front fascia 1.8 N.m (1.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BUMPER FASCIA - FASCIA - REAR LOWER ASSEMBLY, BASE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the lower rear fascia to the upper rear fascia 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT AND REAR DOOR GLASS - GLASS, FRONT DOOR LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Patched bolts that attach the door glass to the regulator isolator clamps 9.5 N.m (7.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Replace Bolt is patched.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - GRILLE LOWER - FRONT FASCIA (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the grille to the front fascia 1.8 N.m (1.3 lbs-ft) 
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT BUMPER CARRIER - REINFORCEMENT LH, FRONT FASCIA (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the fascia reinforcement to the front end of carrier 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Cordless hex driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT UNDERTRAY - VALANCE, FRONT FASCIA, NON-PERFORMANCE ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x3) that attach the pedestrian warning speaker to the valance 1.8 N.m (1.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts (x8) that attach the valance to the fascia 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nuts (x2) at the LH and RH corners of the valance 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT AND REAR DOOR GLASS - GLASS, REAR DOOR LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the door glass to the regulator isolator clamps 9.5 N.m (7.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - FASCIA ASSEMBLY - FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x5) that attach the upper portion of the front fascia to the vehicle 4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm 6 in deep Nutsetter
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 1060071-00-A Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the front fascia to the LH and RH front fender 4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm 6 in deep Nutsetter
  • 1060071-00-A Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr Hexagon
 Reuse  
Bolts (x4) that attach the valance to the front aero shield panel 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 1076971-02-A Torque Wrench 1/4 in Dr. +Angle
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ELECTRICAL - HORN - AUDIO, SPEAKER, SUPER HORN (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x3) that attach the pedestrian warning speaker to the valance 1.8 N.m (1.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - HOOD ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x4) that attach the LH and RH hood strut brackets to the hood 15 N.m (11.1 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nuts (x4) that attach the hood to the LH and RH hood hinges 15 N.m (11.1 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the hood striker to the hood 18 N.m (13.3 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BODY - BODY PANELS - FRONT INNER PANELS - SHOCK TOWER BRACE ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that secures the A/C compressor ground strap 7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts (x4) that attach the supermanifold and the A/C compressor to the shock tower brace 31 N.m (22.9 lbs-ft) 
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 15 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Reuse  
Bolts (x6) that secure the both sides of the shock tower brace 55 N.m (40.6 lbs-ft) 
62 N.m (45.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CLOSURE PANELS - ASSEMBLY - TRUNK (REMOVE AND INSTALL)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the trunk harness ground strap to the trunk lid 8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace Inspect bolt: if it is a self tapping tri-lobular bolt (1128269-00-A) then discard, If it is a normal bolt (1447438-00-A) it can be reused
Bolts (x4) that attach the hinges to the trunk lid 24 N.m (17.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CLOSURE PANELS - ASSEMBLY - TRUNK (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the trunk harness ground strap to the trunk lid 8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace Inspect bolt: if it is a self tapping tri-lobular bolt (1128269-00-A) then discard, If it is a normal bolt (1447438-00-A) it can be reused
Bolts (x4) that attach the hinges to the trunk lid 24 N.m (17.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CLOSURE PANELS - ASSEMBLY - FENDER - LEFT (REMOVE AND INSTALL)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle 9.8 N.m (7.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the lower LH front fender to the vehicle 9.8 N.m (7.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender to the vehicle 9.8 N.m (7.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt and nut that attach the lower LH front fender to the vehicle 9.8 N.m (7.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CLOSURE PANELS - ASSEMBLY - REAR DOOR - LEFT (REMOVE AND INSTALL)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH rear door check strap to the body 24 N.m (17.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts (x4) that attach the LH rear door to the vehicle 24 N.m (17.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CLOSURE PANELS - ASSEMBLY - REAR DOOR - LEFT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the LH rear door to the vehicle 24 N.m (17.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BODY - WINDSHIELD AND BODY GLASS - WINDSHIELD AND TRUNK GLASS - TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY SENSOR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach the humidity and temperature sensor to the windshield bracket 0.12 N.m (1 lbs-in) 
  • PH00 Phillips Screwdriver
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10 N.m - 2.0 N.m
  • PH00 blade attachment
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - BRACKET - FASCIA SIDE TO FENDER LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the front fascia to the LH front fender 2.5 N.m (1.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless hex driver
  • 8 mm magnetic deep
  • 6 in nutsetter
 Reuse  
Nuts (x2) that attach the LH fascia side to fender bracket to the LH front fender 4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BUMPER FASCIA - FASCIA - REAR LOWER ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the lower rear fascia to the upper rear fascia 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BUMPER FASCIA - FASCIA ASSEMBLY - REAR UPPER (WELDED) (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the lower rear fascia to the upper rear fascia 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach rear fascia diffuser to the inside of the rear fascia 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts (x6) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the outer edge of the rear fascia 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
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