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Torque Specifications - Electrical

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - MAIN FRONT AND BODY HARNESSES - BUSBAR, 12V DCDC (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the DCDC ground busbar to the body 20 N.m (14.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 12 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nut that attaches the DCDC ground busbar to the HV battery 9 N.m (6.6 lbs-ft) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - TAIL LIGHTS - LAMP ASSEMBLY, REAR FASCIA LAMP, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the rear upper fascia to the rear fascia 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) and clip that attach the LH rear fascia lamp to the rear fascia 2.5 N.m (1.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Torque Wrench Hexagon - 1060071-00-A (for installation only)
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BODY CONTROLLERS - ASSEMBLY, LEFT CONTROLLER GEN 3.5 (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH body controller module onto the vehicle 4.75 N.m (3.5 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - RADAR SENSORS - ASSEMBLY, INTERIOR RADAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the interior radar to the body 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
  • 10 mm magnetic deep
  • 6 in nutsetter
  • Cordless hex driver
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BODY CONTROLLERS - ASSEMBLY, SHIELD, VCFRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front body controller shield to the front body controller 8.5 N.m (6.3 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ELECTRICAL - WIPERS AND WASHERS - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND MOTOR - WIPER ARM DR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH wiper arm to the wiper motor assembly 25 N.m (18.4 lbs-ft) 
  • 15 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - TAIL LIGHTS - LAMP ASSEMBLY, DECKLID, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut and bolts (x2) that attach the taillight to the body 3.2 N.m (2.4 lbs-ft) 
  • 8 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - WINDSHIELD HARNESS - ASSEMBLY, HARNESS, GLASS, EC (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the windshield harness to the windshield bracket 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T10 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ELECTRICAL - CAMERAS - SIDE REPEATER CAMERA - SIDE REPEATER CAMERA, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front side repeater camera to the side repeater assembly 0.6 N.m (5 lbs-in) 
  • Torx T8 bit
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ELECTRICAL - B-PILLAR CAMERA - FAR FIELD SIDE CAMERA, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH B-pillar camera to the LH B-pillar applique 0.6 N.m (5 lbs-in) 
  • Torx T8 bit
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ELECTRICAL - B-PILLAR CAMERA - FAR FIELD SIDE CAMERA, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH B-pillar camera to the LH B-pillar applique 0.6 N.m (5 lbs-in) 
  • Torx T8 bit
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - LV BATTERY - LI-ION BATTERY PACK (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that secures the positive jump post to the LV battery bracket 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 4 in extension
  • 8 mm socket
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
 Reuse  
Bolts (x3) that secures the LV battery 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • 4 in extension
  • 8 mm socket
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - PASSIVE ENTRY - INTERIOR BLE MODULE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the interior BLE module to the vehicle 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - PASSIVE ENTRY - ASSEMBLY, REAR LEFT BLE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH rear trough trim to the vehicle 1.2 N.m (.9 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Torx T20 bit
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the rear fascia to the vehicle 4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt and the U-nut that attach the rear fascia to the vehicle 2 N.m (1.5 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FORWARD FACING CAMERAS - ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach the mount plate to the forward facing camera and the windshield bracket 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T10 bit
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR CAMERA - NIDEC TRIPLE CAM FAN (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x3) that attach the triple camera fan to the camera 0.12 N.m (1 lbs-in) 
  • Torx T6 bit
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10 N.m - 2.0 N.m
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR CAMERA - INTERIOR CAMERA, IR (LHD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) securing interior camera to camera upper cover 1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • Torx T10 bit
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BODY CONTROLLERS - ASSEMBLY, FRONT CONTROLLER GEN 3 (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front body controller module to the body 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 10 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the ground strap and the front body controller module cover to the front body controller module 8.5 N.m (6.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Removing RHD ELECTRICAL - WIPERS AND WASHER - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND MOTOR - WIPER MODULE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the wiper module to the body 7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ELECTRICAL - WIPERS AND WASHER - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND MOTOR - WIPER MODULE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the wiper module to the body 7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ELECTRICAL - ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - BODY CONTROLLERS - VC USB ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) and datum that attach the USB hub to the center console 1.1 N.m (.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - PEDESTRIAN WARNING SPEAKER (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x3) that attach the pedestrian warning speaker to the vehicle 1.8 N.m (1.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ELECTRICAL - WIPERS AND WASHERS - WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE AND PUMP - WASHER BOTTLE ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the windshield washer reservoir to the body 4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the Homelink transmitter module bracket to the RH side of the front end carrier 8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
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