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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS: MODULE - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Upper screws that attach the steering column lower shroud to steering column 1.5 N.m (1.1 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 N.m - 2.0 N.m screwdriver (installation only)
    • Torx T20 bit, 70 mm
    • Wiha 1/4 in bit holder adapter
    • Wiha torque setter
Reuse  
Lower screw that attaches steering column lower shroud to steering column 1.5 N.m (1.1 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 N.m - 2.0 N.m screwdriver (installation only)
    • Torx T20 bit, 70 mm
    • Wiha 1/4 in bit holder adapter
    • Wiha torque setter
Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the steering column control module to the steering column 9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs) 
  • 5 mm hex ball end bit
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Reuse