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Torque Specifications - Seats

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 2ND ROW SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 2ND ROW ARMREST SYSTEM (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the center armrest bracket to the seat frame 25 N.m (18.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 2ND ROW SEAT BACK HARDWARE - 2ND ROW LATCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the RH 2nd row seat back latch bracket to the seat back frame 40 N.m (29.5 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the RH 2nd row seat back handle to the seat back frame 2 N.m (1.5 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 2ND ROW SEAT BACK HARDWARE - 2ND ROW SEATBACK HINGE BRACKET ASSEMBLY - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the seat back hinge bracket to the seat back 45 N.m (33.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT SLIDERS AND CONTROLLERS - 1ST ROW DRIVER SEAT TRACK MOTOR BRIDGE ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the driver seat to vehicle 33.5 N.m (24.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace 1458818-00-B
Outboard bolts (x2) that attach the seat track to the seat cushion frame 38 N.m (28.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T45 bit
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace 1107153-00-A
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT SLIDERS AND CONTROLLERS - 1ST ROW TILT MOTOR ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the driver seat tilt motor to the seat frame 7.5 N.m (5.5 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 8 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the driver seat tilt motor adjustment arm to the seat assembly 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT SLIDERS AND CONTROLLERS - 1ST ROW RECLINER MOTOR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the recliner motor to the seat back frame 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT SLIDERS AND CONTROLLERS - 1ST ROW RECLINER MOTOR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the recliner motor to the seat back frame 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 8 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT SLIDERS AND CONTROLLERS - 1ST ROW CUSHION FRAME POWER ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
The outboard patch bolts (x2) that attach the driver seat back frame to the driver seat cushion frame 43 N.m (31.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T50 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
The inboard patch bolts (x2) that attach the driver seat back frame to the driver seat cushion frame 43 N.m (31.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T50 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
The patch bolt and the felt that attach the driver seat belt buckle to the driver seat cushion frame 40 N.m (29.5 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T50 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
The patch bolt and the felt that attach the driver pretensioner to the driver seat cushion frame 40 N.m (29.5 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T50 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT SLIDERS AND CONTROLLERS - 1ST ROW TRACK COVER (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Front seat to body bolt 33.5 N.m (24.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace Bolts are patched
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT SLIDERS AND CONTROLLERS - DRIVER SEAT CUSHION SUSPENSION (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH front seat fasteners (x4) 33.5 N.m (24.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T45 socket
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench (for installation only)
 Replace 1458818-00-B
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 1ST ROW SEATBACK FOAM ASSEMBLY, RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nuts (x2) that attach the RH 1st row seat side airbag to the seat back frame 5.4 N.m (4.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace Do not use impact tools to remove the nuts
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SEATS - FRONT SEAT TRACKS AND MOTORS - 1ST ROW CUSHION BLOWER (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the driver seat to the body 33.5 N.m (24.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace  
Bolts (x2) that attach the front of the driver seat to the body 33.5 N.m (24.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 2ND ROW SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 2ND ROW SEATBACK FOAM, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat back handle to the seat back frame 2 N.m (1.5 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 2ND ROW SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 2ND ROW SEATBACK FOAM, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the RH 1st row seat to the body 33.5 N.m (24.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace  
Bolts (x2) that attach the front of the RH 1st row seat to the body 33.5 N.m (24.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 2ND ROW SEAT BACK HARDWARE - 2ND ROW SEATBACK HANDLE ASSEMBLY - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) hat attach the RH 2nd row seat back handle to the seat back frame 2 N.m (1.5 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT CONTROL SWITCHES - SEAT 1ST ROW LH SWITCH PACKAGE 8WAY WITH LUMBAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach the 8 way and lumbar switch assembly to LH front outer side cover 1.7 N.m (1.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT SLIDERS AND CONTROLLERS - 1ST ROW POWER LUMBAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the driver seat lumbar support assembly to the driver seat frame 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • Electronic torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT SLIDERS AND CONTROLLERS - 1ST ROW HEIGHT MOTOR ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt (x1) that attaches the motor to the frame 23 N.m (17.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T50 socket
  • Cordless 3/8 in Dr Impact
 Replace  
Bolt (x1) that attaches the driver seat height motor to the seat frame 18 N.m (13.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T45 socket
  • Cordless 3/8 in Dr Impact
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 1ST ROW OUTBOARD SIDESHIELD, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt (x1) that securing outer side cover to seat 5.5 N.m (4.1 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
 Reuse  
Screws (x3) that attaches the driver seat height motor to the seat frame 1.7 N.m (1.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T20 socket
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 1ST ROW SEAT ASSEMBLY, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Front seat to body bolts (x4) 33.5 N.m (24.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx Plus T45 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 2ND ROW SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 2ND ROW SEATBACK - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the center 2nd row seat belt fixed support to the vehicle 40 N.m (29.5 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • 15 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torchless Heat Induction Tool - 1032900-00-A (for removal only)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver (for installation only)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench (for installation only)
 Replace  
Nuts (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat back assembly hinge bracket to the body 18 N.m (13.3 lbs-ft) 
  • 2 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 2ND ROW SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 2ND ROW SEATBACK - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x2) that attach the RH 2nd row seat back hinge bracket to the body 18 N.m (13.3 lbs-ft) 
  • 2 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 2ND ROW SEAT BACK HARDWARE - 2ND ROW SEATBACK STRIKER (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the seat back striker to the vehicle 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench (for installation only)
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 2ND ROW SEAT FRAME - 2ND ROW CUSHION BRACKET (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the 2nd row seat cushion bracket to the vehicle 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 1ST ROW SEATBACK TRIM ASSEMBLY, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • Electronic torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse  
Nuts (x2) that attach the driver seat side airbag to the seat back frame 5.4 N.m (4.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
Nuts (x2) that attach the FSAB to the seat back frame 5.4 N.m (4.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SEATS - FRONT SEAT TRACKS AND MOTORS - FRONT SEAT SLIDERS AND CONTROLLERS - 1ST ROW SEATBACK FRAME ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Inboard and outboard bolts (x4) that attach the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame 43 N.m (31.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx Plus T50 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace 1128435-00-C
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