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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ANKLE CATCHER (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front bumper beam to the ankle catcher 16 N.m (11.8 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash cans 16 N.m (11.8 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the front end carrier to the LH side of the ankle catcher 7 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRACKET, FASCIA CENTER TO FENDER, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the headlamp to the lower front headlamp 5.9 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH front fascia center bracket to the vehicle 5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace with black bolt (1551442-00-A)  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRACKET, TAILLIGHT, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH taillight bracket to the vehicle 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRACKET - FRONT END MODULE (FEM) - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH front end module bracket to the vehicle 35 N.m (25.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH front fender bracket to the front fender assembly 9.8 N.m (7.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attach the LH front end module braket to the front end carrier 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRACKET, FASCIA SIDE TO FENDER, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the LH fascia side to fender bracket 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CARRIER, FRONT END (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach LH and RH lower grille FEM brackets to the front end carrier 8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm hex
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the front radar bracket to the front end carrier 8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension locking
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the upper leg support to the front end carrier 8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the actuator to the front end carrier 8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the hood latch assembly to the front end carrier 8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt on top of the front end carrier 16 N.m (11.8 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers to the LH and RH crush cans 75 N.m (55.3 ft-lbs) 
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
 Replace  
Bolt that attaches the front bumper beam to the LH side of the ankle catcher 16 N.m (11.8 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the front end carrier to the LH side of the ankle catcher 7 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash cans 16 N.m (11.8 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the vehicle 10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 
  • 8 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • Wurth 1/4 in hexagon 1 N.m - 5 N.m torque wrench (installation only)
  • 1/4 in hex to 1/4 in square 2 in adapter
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wurth 1/4 in hexagon 1 N.m - 5 N.m torque wrench (installation only)
  • 1/4 in hex to 1/4 in square 2 in adapter
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan 48 N.m (35.4 ft-lbs) 
  • E14 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CHECK STRAP, DOOR, FRONT, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the check strap to the A-pillar 24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nuts that attach the check strap to the door 10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CRUSH CAN, FRONT SUBFRAME, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH side of the ankle catcher to the front bumper beam 16 N.m (11.8 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH front subframe crush cans to the front end carrier 16 N.m (11.8 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH side of the ankle catcher to the front end carrier 7 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH front subframe crush cans to the front subframe 53 N.m (39.1 ft-lbs) 
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - DOOR, FRONT, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the hinges to the LH front door 49 N.m (36.1 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the hinges to the LH front door 24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - DOOR, REAR, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

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 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nuts that attach the LH rear door check strap to the door 10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
 Reuse  
Nuts that attach the LH rear door hinges to the door 49 N.m (36.1 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the rear LH door to the upper and lower hinges 49 N.m (36.1 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FASCIA, FRONT (REMOVE AND INSTALL)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wurth 1/4 in hexagon 1 N.m - 5 N.m torque wrench (installation only)
  • 1/4 in hex to 1/4 in square 2 in adapter
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • Wurth 1/4 in hexagon 1 N.m - 5 N.m torque wrench (installation only)
  • 1/4 in hex to 1/4 in square 2 in adapter
    
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FASCIA, FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the RH front turn signal/foglight to the front fascia 2.8 N.m (2.1 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Screws that attach the front fascia grille to the front fascia 3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Nuts that attach the front fascia valance to the front fascia 3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FASCIA, REAR (REMOVE AND INSTALL)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the corner of the rear fascia to the body 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm hex
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the body 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the side of the rear fascia to the body 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 8 mm hex
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FENDER ASSEMBLY, FRONT, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wurth 1/4 in hexagon 1 N.m - 5 N.m torque wrench (installation only)
  • 1/4 in hex to 1/4 in square 2 in adapter
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH front wheel liner to the HV battery 5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • Wurth 1/4 in hexagon 1 N.m - 5 N.m torque wrench (installation only)
  • 1/4 in hex to 1/4 in square 2 in adapter
 Reuse Replace  
Bolt that attaches the RH corner of the front fascia to the fender 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 1/4 in std ratchet
  • Wurth 1/4 in hexagon 1 N.m - 5 N.m torque wrench (installation only)
  • 1/4 in hex to 1/4 in square 2 in adapter
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the upper LH front fender bracket to the body 9.8 N.m (7.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH front fender bracket to the body 9.8 N.m (7.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender bracket to the body 9.8 N.m (7.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Nuts that attach the lower LH front fender bracket to the body 9.8 N.m (7.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - WINDSHIELD (REUSE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR) (HW3) - (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the GPS antenna to the bracket 1 N.m (.7 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T10 bit
  • With a TorqueVario-S 0.8 N.m - 2.0 N.m screwdriver (installation only)
 Reuse  
Screws that attach the triple camera to the windshield bracket 1 N.m (.7 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T10 blade attachment
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 N.m - 2.0 N.m screwdriver (installation only)
  • Wiha torque setter
    
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FASCIA, REAR, LOWER (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the lower rear fascia to the upper rear fascia 3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FASCIA, REAR, UPPER (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x6) that attach the lower rear fascia to the upper rear fascia 3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - GRILLE, FASCIA, FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the front fascia grille to the front fascia 3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRACKET, REAR, CENTER (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the rear center bracket to the body 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BUMPER BEAM, REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the rear bumper beam to the body 62.5 N.m (46.1 ft-lbs) 
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BUMPER BEAM, FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front bumper beam to the crush cans 75 N.m (55.3 ft-lbs) 
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - LIFTGATE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the liftgate ball stud bracket to the liftgate 11 N.m (8.1 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the liftgate harness ground strap to the liftgate 8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
NOTE: Inspect the bolt: if it is a standard bolt (1447438-00-A), it can be reused. If it is a self-tapping tri-lobular bolt (1128269-00-A), discard and replace with the standard bolt.
  
Bolts that attach the liftgate to the vehicle 32 N.m (23.6 ft-lbs) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Screw that attaches the antenna filter electrical connector to the liftgate 2 N.m (1.5 ft-lbs) 
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the RH FM amplifier to the liftgate 4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the radio tuner to the liftgate 8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Screws that attach the license plate bracket to the liftgate 1.2 N.m (.9 ft-lbs) 
  • PH2 Phillips screwdriver
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - PANEL ASSEMBLY, REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the rear end panel to the body 10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the Bluetooth passive entry module to the rear fascia center bracket 3.5 N.m (2.6 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - VALANCE, FRONT FASCIA (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the RH corner of the front valance to the front fascia 3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - UPPER LEG SUPPORT - BUMPER CARRIER - FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the upper leg support to the front end carrier 8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
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