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Torque Specifications

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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  
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