Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - LIFTGATE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
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