-

4.5
60
3
2

M12 x 1.5

2
2
4.5
110
3
60

8

Body

Component

23
60
2
110
2

M12 x 1.5

Glass, Window Regulators Fastener
Tightening Specifications
Component
Glass, Window Regulators
Window regulator nuts

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Nm
2.5
6

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117

Exterior Equipment Fastener
Tightening Specifications
Component
Connecting piece bolt
Front bumper cover bolt
Front cover to body bolt
Front door to exterior mirror mount bolt
Front noise insulation bolt
Front spoiler with impact guard bolt
Front wheel spoiler to front wheel housing liner bolt
Heat shield
- Bolt
- Spring nut
Left mount (hoist mount) bolt
Rear cover to body bolt
Rear noise insulation bolt
Rear wheel housing liner bolt/nut
Rear wheel spoiler bolt
Right mount (hoist mount) bolt
Right underbody trim bolt
Roof rail bolts 2)
Sill panel molding to body bolt
Underbody trim panel 1)
- Bolt
- Bolt
1)

2)

Nm
8
2
2
15
8
2
2
2
4.5
9
2
8
1.5
2
9
2
15
20
2
20

For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Underbody Panel, Offroad Style
Package Overview, items 1, 3 and 6.
Replace

Body Interior
Interior Equipment Fastener
Tightening Specifications
Component
Storage Compartments and Covers
Threaded clip to upper instrument panel cover, driver
side bolt
Driver side lower instrument panel cover to upper
instrument panel cover, driver side bolt
Left knee bar to central tube bolt
Right knee bar to central tube bolt
Knee bar brace bolt

118

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Nm
1.4
1.4
10
10
3

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Support foot cover to center console bolt
Front Center Armrest with Foldable Padding
Lower part of support foot bolt
Upper part of support foot bolt 2)
Storage compartment to cell phone/Bluetooth handset
mount bolt
Cup holder to Storage compartment bolt
Lining mat to storage compartment bolt
Storage compartment to carrier bolt
Carrier to Lower trim bolt
Support foot cover bolt
Front Center Armrest with Fixed Padding
Lower part of support foot bolt
Upper part of support foot bolt 3)
Cup holder bolt
Upper trim bolt
Carrier to lower trim bolt
Support foot cover bolt
Multibox
Mount multibox screws
Cup holder to multibox trim screws 4)

2)

3)

4)

1.4
2.0
2
0.85
4
8
2
8
4
7.5
0.9
1.2
0.9
0.9
1
2
7.5
4
8
1.2
0.9
1
2
1.3
1.1
1.3
1.3
2
6

Lever bolt
Release cable nut
Multibox to front bracket bolt
1)

1

Body

Glove compartment unlock motor -V327- to glove
compartment bolt
Glove compartment bolt
Center Console
Center console mounting bracket bolt
Front ashtray/front compartment to center console bolt
Multimedia Control Head -E380- installation frame to
Multimedia Control Head -E380Lower part of support foot to center console bolt 1)

For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Center Console Assembly
Overview, items 17 and 18.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Front Center Armrest Assembly
Overivew, items 3, 27 and 28.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Front Center Armrest Assembly
Overivew, items 4, 17 and 18
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Multibox Components Assembly
Overivew items 16 and 30

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119

Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Airbag unit nut 2)
Belt anchor bolt (3rd row seat belt) 1)
Belt relay bolt 1)
Belt roller/belt tensioner bolt 1)
Belt roller bolt (center 2nd row three-point seat belt) 1)
Belt height adjustment bolt 1)
Belt tensioner connector bolt 1)
Front belt guide nut
Left airbag unit bracket nut 2)
Side curtain airbag connector
- Bolt 2)
- Cap nut (on ground bolt)
1)
2)

Nm
7
55
55
55
55
21
55
5
7
5
9

If being removed for accident repairs, replace.
Replace

Interior Trim Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
A-pillar lower trim
A/C unit bracket bolt 4)

Nm
2.0
10
1.5
1.4
2

Access/Start Authorization Switch -E415- bolt
Antennas in interior for access and start authorization
bolt
Balancing element to instrument panel central tube bolt
Belt anchor/seat belt to body body
C-pillar trim screw
Center air duct bolt
Central tube left angle bracket to instrument panel
central tube bolt
D-pillar bracket nut
D-pillar trim screw
Door pocket bolt
Door trim mount bolt
Footrest bracket to floor nut
Footrest cover to footrest bracket bolt
Front door trim bolt
Front passenger airbag unit nut 2)
Headliner bolt 1)

120

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23
55
3
0.6
23
3
3
2
2.5
3
3
2.5
7
3
4

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Instrument cluster bolt
Instrument panel
Instrument panel central tube bolt 5)
Interior Door Mechanism Bolt
Left bracket for front passenger airbag unit nut
Left gap cover bolt
Lower rear lid trim
Luggage compartment side trim bolt
Passenger side sun visor bolt
Pull handle bolt
Rear cross panel trim bolt
Rear door armrest bolt
Rear door trim bolt
Right central tube angle bracket bolt
Right front passenger airbag unit bracket nut
Right retaining track bolt
Roof Grab Handle screw 2)
Sill panel strip bolt
Speaker to instrument panel bolt
Switch mount bolt
Sun shade bolt
Sun shade mount bolt
Sun visor center bracket cover
Trim/mount
Upper A-pillar trim screw
Upper left rear lid trim bolt
1)

2)
3)

4)

5)

1.4
1.2
0.6
1.4
1.4
1.4
10
23
2.5
7
2.5
1.5
2.5
3
2.5
3.5
2.5
2.5
10
7
6
4
2.5
1.8
2.5
1.2
1.6
3
2.5
3
1.5

Body

Indirect ventilation trim
Inside door release mechanism bolt
Installation frame 3)

For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Headliner Overview, items 12, 14
and 21.
Replace
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Instrument Panel Components
Overivew, items 8 and 9.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Instrument Panel Central Tube
Overivew, items 7 and 8.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Front Center Armrest Assembly
Overivew, items 9, 12, 20, 21 and 22.

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Seat Frames Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Backrest bolts 1) 7)

Backrest adjustment lever with handle bolt
Backrest adjustment lever with handle to frame bolt
Belt guide to seat pan bolt
bracket for Memory Seat/Steering Column Adjustment
Control Module -J136- or -J521- to front seat bolt
Center armrest screw
Center seat lock screw
Comfort Front Seat to floor bolt
Cover to Housing (entry assistance) bolt
Driver seat to floor bolt 1)
Driver seat angle adjustment motor -V243- or front
passenger seat angle adjustment motor -V244- screw 2)
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Motor -V245- or Front
Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment Motor -V246- bolt 2)
Front bracket to floor bolt 1)
Front backrest to seat pan bolt 1)
Front seat trim to front seat bolt
Front passenger seat to floor bolt 1)
Headrest bolt
Housing (entry assistance) bolt
Inner seat rail nut 5)

Left side, inner part trim to seat bolt
Lumbar support adjustment switch to Sill-side trim bolt
Memory Seat/Steering Column Adjustment Control
Module -J136- or -J521- to bracket bolt
Outer seat rail nut 6)

Seat cushion fan bolt
Seat depth adjustment base plate nut
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10
18
45
0.6
45
20
28
50
20
3.5
45
10
6
24
48
10
3.5
0.5
3.5
24
48
10
8
3.5
50
3.5
12
20
1.5
35

Rear bracket to floor bolt 1)
Retaining bracket to seat pan bolt
Right console bolt 1)
Right side, inner part trim to seat bolt
Seat angle adjustment motor bolt 3)

122

Nm
20
40
75
10
10
3.5
3.5

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2nd Row, 3-Seater individual seat bolt
3rd Seat Row to floor bolt 1)
1)
2)
3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

18
1.5
3.5
28
28
20
28
20
50

Body

Seat height adjustment motor to Lower seat pan frame
bolt
Switch for seat fore and aft adjustment -E418- to trim bolt
Trim bracket to seat pan bolt
Upper seat pan frame screw 2)
Upper seat pan frame bolt/nut
Upper seat pan frame to Lower seat pan frame screw 4)

Replace if removed
Replace.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Seat Angle Adjustment Motor
V244/ V243 Assembly Overview items 2 and 3.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Seat Frame Assembly Overview
items 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Seat Rail Assembly Overview
items 3, 4 and 5.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Seat Rail Assembly Overview
items 9, 10 and 11.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Right and Left Backrest Assembly
Overview items 2, 3, 7 and 8.

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123

2nd Row, 3-Seater Assembly Sequence
and Tightening Specifications:

Step
1
2
3

124

Bolts
Tighten bolts -2Insert bolts -1-“but do not tighten”
Tighten bolts -4-

Nm
50

4

Tighten bolts -3-

50

5

Slide the adjustable seat all the way
to the front in order to tighten bolts
-1-.

50

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