Engine – Internal
Cylinder head bolts — 4 steps
Cylinder head bolts Step 1 of 413–17 N-m116–150 in-lbfSequence
Cylinder head bolts Step 2 of 443–47 N-m32–34 ft-lbfSequence
Cylinder head bolts Step 3 of 4 – angle85–95°Angle tighten
Cylinder head bolts Step 4 of 4 – angle85–95°Angle tighten
Camshaft cap bolts — 2 steps
Camshaft cap bolts Step 1 of 2Pre-tighten evenly in 2–3 rounds, follow marked numbers3.0–6.0 N-m27–53 in-lbfSequence
Camshaft cap bolts Step 2 of 28–11 N-m71–97 in-lbfSequence
Crankshaft pulley lock bolt — 2 steps
Crankshaft pulley lock bolt Step 1 of 221mm socket. Hold pulley with SST, protect with cloth.90–110 N-m67–81 ft-lbf
Crankshaft pulley lock bolt Step 2 of 2 – angle55–65°Angle tighten
Electric VVT actuator bolt (intake camshaft)Hold camshaft with wrench on cast hexagon102–114 N-m76–84 ft-lbf
Hydraulic VVT actuator bolt (exhaust camshaft)Lock exhaust camshaft in vise75–85 N-m56–62 ft-lbf
Flywheel lock bolts (MT) — 3 steps
Flywheel lock bolts (MT) Step 1 of 3Use NEW bolts, hold flywheel with SST46–54 N-m34–39 ft-lbfSequence
Flywheel lock bolts (MT) Step 2 of 376–84 N-m57–61 ft-lbfSequence
Flywheel lock bolts (MT) Step 3 of 3108–116 N-m80–85 ft-lbfSequence
Drive plate bolts (AT)Use NEW bolts, tighten in 2–3 progressive steps108–116 N-m80–85 ft-lbfSequence
Timing chain guide No.18–11 N-m71–97 in-lbf
Timing chain tensioner8–11 N-m71–97 in-lbf
Oil pump driven sprocketLock pump against rotation first20–30 N-m15–22 ft-lbf
Oil pump installation bolts (3 bolts)Temp tighten 3, then torque 2 primary, then 1 secondary20–26 N-m15–19 ft-lbfSequence
Oil pan boltsApply silicone sealant (TB1217D), adhere within 10 min. Do not reuse bolts with old sealant.8–11 N-m71–97 in-lbfSequence
Cylinder head cover bolts10mm socket. 3-step sequence, verify ≥6 N-m after.6–10 N-m54–88 in-lbfSequence
Engine front cover bolts20–26 N-m15–19 ft-lbf
Engine front cover service hole plug (upper)8–11 N-m71–97 in-lbf
Engine front cover service hole plug (lower)17–23 N-m13–16 ft-lbf
Oil shower pipe – position 19–12 N-m80–106 in-lbf
Oil shower pipe – positions 2 & 38.0–9.0 N-m71–79 in-lbf
Oil filter body bolts (3 bolts)Re-tighten first bolt after all 3 torqued20–26 N-m15–19 ft-lbf
Electric VVT motor/driver bolts20–26 N-m15–19 ft-lbf
Engine – Ancillaries
Spark plugs14mm thin-wall spark plug socket. 8mm for coil bolts.15–20 N-m12–14 ft-lbf
Generator / alternator boltsTemp tighten first, then final torque in sequence38–52 N-m29–38 ft-lbfSequence
Engine oil solenoid valve bolts (3 bolts)Re-tighten first bolt after all 3 torqued12–16 N-m107–141 in-lbf
Oil pressure switchApply sealant (TB2403) to threads if reusing. No sealant within 1.7–2.7 mm from tip.12–17 N-m107–150 in-lbf
Thermostat housing bolts8–11 N-m71–97 in-lbf
Water pump body boltsTighten in numbered order, clean sealant from block holes first20–26 N-m15–19 ft-lbfSequence
Water pump housing bolts8–11 N-m71–97 in-lbf
Water pump housing ground bolt8–10 N-m71–88 in-lbf
Water pump pulley boltsLock pulley with 70mm bolt during tightening8–11 N-m71–97 in-lbf
Radiator mounting bolts3.9–12 N-m80–106 in-lbf
Battery tray bolts10mm socket. Tighten in numbered sequence.22–30 N-m17–22 ft-lbfSequence
Engine oil drain plug19mm socket. Replace crush washer each time.30–41 N-m22–30 ft-lbf
Engine Mounts
Engine mount rubber bolts (RH & LH)33–45 N-m25–33 ft-lbf
Engine mount rubber nut (RH & LH)32–41 N-m24–30 ft-lbf
Engine mount bracket (LH)29–40 N-m22–29 ft-lbf
Clutch pipe bracket (MT)19–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbf
Bracket bolt (MT/AT transmission)8–10 N-m71–88 in-lbf
Exhaust System
Exhaust manifold bolts (RH/LH)33–45 N-m25–33 ft-lbf
Exhaust manifold mounting nut (upper)33–53 N-m25–39 ft-lbf
Exhaust manifold mounting nuts (lower, x2)43–64 N-m32–47 ft-lbf
Exhaust bracket bolt38–51 N-m29–37 ft-lbf
Exhaust manifold insulator bolts8–10 N-m71–88 in-lbf
Fuel System
Fuel tank mounting boltsMulti-step tightening sequence22–30 N-m17–22 ft-lbfSequence
High pressure fuel pump bolts2-step: temp tighten bolt 1 until contact, full torque bolt 2, then bolt 119–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbfSequence
HP fuel pump rear housing boltsApply silicone sealant, tighten all within 5 min20–26 N-m15–19 ft-lbf
High pressure fuel pipe (both ends)Use SST, keep nut parallel to shaft17–23 N-m13–16 ft-lbf
HP fuel pipe bracket bolt8–11 N-m71–97 in-lbf
Fuel distributor / injector rail boltsMulti-step: temp tighten, half turn x2 in sequence, then final torque20–26 N-m15–19 ft-lbfSequence
Transmission & Clutch
Transmission mounting bolts (MT & AT to engine)38–52 N-m29–38 ft-lbf
Clutch cover boltsTemp tighten in sequence, then final in 2–3 progressive steps25–33 N-m19–24 ft-lbfSequence
Torque converter nuts (AT)Temp tighten uniformly, hold crank pulley to prevent rotation41–54 N-m31–39 ft-lbf
AT insulator bolt A, B, CTemp B, then A, then C. Final: A, B, C.19–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbfSequence
Power Plant Frame (PPF)
PPF mounting bolt (with washer)5.0–9.0 N-m45–79 in-lbf
PPF stud bolt to differentialVerify projection 36.5–38.5 mm25–35 N-m19–25 ft-lbf
PPF transmission-side nuts (4 locations)Tighten only after verifying PPF-to-tunnel gap: 22.4–28.4 mm135–164 N-m100–120 ft-lbf
PPF primary frame mounting nuts (diff side)3-step retorque sequence per manual164–200 N-m121–147 ft-lbfSequence
Driveline & Differential
Rear drive shaft locknut — 2 stages
Rear drive shaft locknut Stage 1 (initial)After stage 1, loosen 180°, then retighten to stage 2100–150 N-m74–110 ft-lbf
Rear drive shaft locknut Stage 2 (final)236–274 N-m175–202 ft-lbf
Rear hub support bolts (suspension arms to hub)Tighten with vehicle lifted66–80 N-m49–59 ft-lbf
Rear differential stud boltsTighten studs FIRST, before mounting nuts15–25 N-m12–18 ft-lbf
Rear differential mounting nuts54–70 N-m40–51 ft-lbf
Rear differential mount rubber bolts54–70 N-m40–51 ft-lbf
Propeller shaft flange nut49–59 N-m37–43 ft-lbf
Propeller shaft member bracket bolt18–26 N-m14–19 ft-lbf
Propeller shaft tunnel member bolt18–26 N-m14–19 ft-lbf
Differential drain & fill plugs (24mm)Replace crush washer each time39–54 N-m29–40 ft-lbf
MT transmission drain plug (24mm)39–59 N-m29–43 ft-lbf
MT transmission fill plug (square drive)25–39 N-m18–29 ft-lbf
Front Suspension
Front shock absorber upper mount plate bolts (3 bolts at tower)14mm socket50–58 N-m37–43 ft-lbf
Front shock absorber piston rod nut (center)17mm socket30–37 N-m22–27 ft-lbf
Front shock absorber lower bolt/nut17mm socket. Insert bolt from rear of vehicle.53–64 N-m40–47 ft-lbf
Front lower arm adjusting cam bolt/nutUse NEW bolts & nut. Calibration marks toward underside of vehicle.135–165 N-m100–121 ft-lbfNew parts
Front stabilizer bracket nuts A & BSequence: temp both → torque B → torque A → retorque B20–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbfSequence
Front crossmember bolt B / nut A / nut B (to body)119–145 N-m88–106 ft-lbf
Front crossmember bolt A (steering gear side)20–24 N-m15–17 ft-lbf
Front crossmember bracket bolt98–118 N-m73–87 ft-lbf
Front crossmember extension bolt8–10 N-m71–88 in-lbf
Front suspension tower bar nuts14mm socket16–27 N-m12–19 ft-lbf
Front ABS sensor bolt8–10 N-m71–88 in-lbf
Rear Suspension
Rear shock absorber upper mount nuts (at body)14mm socket46–54 N-m34–40 ft-lbf
Rear shock absorber piston rod nut (center)17mm socket30–37 N-m22–27 ft-lbf
Rear shock absorber lower bolt17mm socket. Insert bolt from rear of vehicle.66–80 N-m49–59 ft-lbf
Trailing link inner boltInsert from inside of vehicle64–78 N-m48–57 ft-lbf
Upper lateral link inner boltInsert from front of vehicle64–78 N-m48–57 ft-lbf
Upper lateral link outer boltFinal tighten at ride height66–80 N-m49–59 ft-lbf
Lower lateral link inner nut (adjusting cam bolt)Insert cam bolt from front. Calibration marks toward upper side.85–103 N-m63–75 ft-lbf
Lower link outer boltFinal tighten at ride height66–80 N-m49–59 ft-lbf
Lower link adjusting cam bolt (inner nut)Insert cam bolt from front. Calibration marks toward upper side.85–103 N-m63–75 ft-lbf
Leading link inner bolt66–80 N-m49–59 ft-lbf
Leading link outer bolt66–80 N-m49–59 ft-lbf
Rear stabilizer bracket nuts A & BSequence: temp both → torque B → torque A → retorque B15–20 N-m12–14 ft-lbfSequence
Rear crossmember mounting nuts (x4)105–125 N-m78–92 ft-lbf
Rear ABS wheel-speed sensor bolt8–10 N-m71–88 in-lbf
Steering
Steering wheel locknut21mm socket40–49 N-m30–36 ft-lbf
Steering column mounting nuts A & BTighten A first, then B16–22 N-m12–16 ft-lbfSequence
Steering joint bolts A, B, C (intermediate shaft)18–26 N-m14–19 ft-lbf
Intermediate shaft nut8–10 N-m71–88 in-lbf
Steering gear mounting bolts (to crossmember)Temp tighten first, then final torque75–104 N-m56–76 ft-lbf
Tie rod to steering rackCalculate wrench setting: T × (L / A)89–98 N-m66–72 ft-lbf
Tie-rod end castle nut68–82 N-m51–60 ft-lbf
Tie-rod end locknut (jam nut)69–98 N-m51–72 ft-lbf
Brakes
Front caliper slide bolt (single piston)14mm socket. Hold pin with 17mm wrench.30–39 N-m23–28 ft-lbf
Front caliper mounting support bolt (single piston)17mm socket79–101 N-m59–74 ft-lbf
Front caliper bolt (4-pot Brembo)17mm socket79–101 N-m59–74 ft-lbf
Rear caliper bolt12mm socket. Hold pin with 17mm wrench.20–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbf
Rear caliper mounting support bolt14mm socket51–66 N-m38–48 ft-lbf
Brake hose banjo bolt (front & rear, caliper end)12mm socket13–21 N-m116–185 in-lbf
Brake hose union bolt (front & rear)22–29 N-m17–21 ft-lbf
Brake pipe flare nut10mm flare nut wrench9–12 N-m80–106 in-lbf
Brake hose bracket bolt19–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbf
Master cylinder mounting nuts16–23 N-m12–16 ft-lbf
Brake pipe nut (at master cylinder)14–21 N-m11–15 ft-lbf
Power brake unit mounting nuts19–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbf
Brake pedal mounting nut & boltTemp tighten bolt, then nut. Final: nut first, then bolt.19–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbfSequence
Parking brake lever bolt A & BTighten A first, then B26–35 N-m20–25 ft-lbfSequence
DSC HU/CM mounting bolts A, B, CTighten in alphabetical order19–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbfSequence
Wheels & Tires
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)21mm socket. Tighten in star/cross pattern.108–147 N-m80–108 ft-lbf
Body & Accessories
Seat mounting bolts (all 4)Sequence: rear-inside, rear-outside, front-inside, front-outside37–54 N-m28–39 ft-lbfSequence
Seat back crossmember bolts19–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbf
Hood-to-hinge boltsUse exclusive surface-finished bolts (aluminum panel)20–26 N-m15–19 ft-lbf
Hood hinge-to-body bolts19–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbf
Trunk lid-to-hinge boltsUse exclusive surface-finished bolts (aluminum panel)9–12 N-m80–106 in-lbf
Trunk lid hinge-to-body nuts9–12 N-m80–106 in-lbf
Door checker bolt20–26 N-m15–19 ft-lbf
Door hinge-to-body bolts (upper & lower)18–30 N-m14–22 ft-lbf
Convertible top set plate bolts & nuts19–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbf
Convertible top fabric nuts (to stud bolts)6.9–9.8 N-m62–86 in-lbf
Convertible top link bracket bolts/nutSequence: bolt 1, nut 2, bolt 3 – no gaps on mating surfaces19–25 N-m15–18 ft-lbfSequence
Front bumper reinforcement bolts (4 bolts)37–53 N-m28–39 ft-lbf
Front bumper fresh-air duct bolt8–10 N-m71–88 in-lbf
Rear bumper reinforcement nuts (4 nuts)37–53 N-m28–39 ft-lbf
Wiper motor/link mounting bolts (to cowl)6.4–9.6 N-m57–84 in-lbf
Wiper motor-to-link bolts9–11 N-m80–97 in-lbf