General Tightening Torque
Note. Screws coated with a locking fluid or self locking nuts must be replaced with new when reinstalled.
See the table below to find the tightening torques for components not included in the summary.
Nuts and screws which are not self locking can be reused provided that they are in good condition.
| Thread | Tightening torque (Nm) |
|---|---|
| M5 | 5 |
| M6 | 10 |
| M7 | 17 |
| M8 | 24 |
| M10 | 50 |
| M12 | 80 |
| M14 | 130 |
Summary Of Tightening Torques For Specific Components
Note. Screws coated with locking fluid or sealant must be replaced with new ones when reinstalled.
Always use new screws and nuts when angle tightening. Any exceptions to this rule will be indicated in the method.
Angle-tightening in tight spaces. See Screwed joint, torque/angle tightening .
| Seat belts | |
|---|---|
| Seatbelt front: seatbelt reel Seatbelt front: bracket Seatbelt rear center: seatbelt reel Seatbelt rear center: upper seatbelt mounting Seatbelt (third row): seatbelt reel | 40 Nm 48 Nm 24 Nm 48 Nm |
| Collision sensor | |
| Collision sensor Collision sensor front | 6 Nm 6 Nm |
| Buckle seatbelt | |
| Buckle seatbelt front Buckle seatbelt rear (second row) Buckle seatbelt rear (third row) | 48 Nm 48 Nm 48 Nm |
| End plate | |
| End plate front Endplate rear (second row) End plate center seat (second row) End plate rear (third row) | 48 Nm 48 Nm 48 Nm 48 Nm |
| Whiplash unit | |
| Deformation element Whiplash element: self tapping Torx-screw, fixed seat Whiplash element: lock nut | 17 Nm 9 Nm 18 Nm |
| Rails | |
| Rails front mounting Rails center mounting Rails rear mounting | 8 Nm 8 Nm 8 Nm |
| Engine coolant heater | |
| Control module Water pump holder / clamp Cover (over engine coolant temperature sensor and overheat protection thermostat) Overheat protection thermostat Engine cooling fan (FC) mounting Engine cooling fan (FC) shaft Glow plug | 2 Nm 3 Nm 2 Nm 2 Nm 2 Nm 3 Nm 15 Nm |
| AC compressor | |
| Magnetic clutch compressor - magnetic coil Magnetic clutch compressor - drive plate (5 and 6 cylinder engines) Magnetic clutch compressor - drive plate (8 cylinder engine) | 5 Nm 13 Nm 24 Nm |
| Air conditioning (A/C) condenser with integrated drier | |
| Pressure sensor Drier, lower mounting | 13 Nm 13 Nm |
| Drier, upper mounting | Step 1: 6 Nm. Step 2: Loosen 90°. |
| Rear air conditioning (A/C) | |
| Upper mounting points (climate control unit assembly) Lower mounting point (climate control unit assembly) Fan motor Pipe connection to expansion valve Covers around evaporator | 6 Nm 6 Nm 1.7 0.3 Nm 4.5 0.5 Nm 1.5 0.3 Nm |
| Seats | |
| Upper screw seat frame | 50 Nm |
| Lower screw seat frame | 24 Nm |
| Floor hatch | |
| Sems screw M6 x 20 | 6 Nm |
| Center arm rest rear seat | |
| Screw for the bracket | 1 Nm |
| Screw for the shaft and cover | 4 Nm |
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Scheme 2
Exterior color, code / supplier / paint type. Written in two groups divided by a -.
The first group (3 digits) is the exterior color, the last group (2 digits) is the supplier and paint type.
If the car has 2 colors, both codes are written, divided by a "/". Then the main color is to the left of "/".