Torque Specifications
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate portion of the manual for the precautions and complete procedures.
Refer to the appropriate portion of the manual for the bolts/nuts not indicated here.
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1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order.
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2: Follow the appropriate manual procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

When using some special tools or crowfoot-type wrenches, the torque value changes due to the added leverage. The actual torque applied will be greater than the torque reading shown.
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The torque specification given is the actual torque, not the reading on the torque wrench.
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To compensate for this additional leverage, use the formula below to calculate the torque value reading on the torque wrench.
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Always use the special tool or crowfoot-type wrench in a straight line with the torque wrench, or you will apply improper torque.
Engine Electrical (1.5 L)
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Starting system
Starter bolt (10 mm)
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Starter bolt (12 mm)
 
65 N·m (6.6 kgf·m, 48 lbf·ft)
Positive starter cable nut
 
9.0 N·m (0.92 kgf·m, 6.6 lbf·ft)
Ignition system
Spark plugs
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Charging system
Alternator bolts
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Positive alternator cable nut
 
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt (8 mm)
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt (10 mm)
 
55 N·m (5.6 kgf·m, 41 lbf·ft)

Engine Electrical (2.0 L)
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Starting system
Starter bolts
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Positive starter cable nut
 
9.0 N·m (0.92 kgf·m, 6.6 lbf·ft)
Ignition system
Spark plugs
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Charging system
Alternator bolts
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Positive alternator cable nut
 
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt (8 mm)
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt (10 mm)
 
55 N·m (5.6 kgf·m, 41 lbf·ft)

Engine Mechanical (1.5 L)
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Engine assembly
Side engine mount bolts (12 mm)
Use new bolts
49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount bolts (14 mm)
Use new bolts
93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount nut
Use new nut
93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount bracket bolts
Use new bolts
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
Torque rod bolts *2
Use new bolts
93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Torque rod bracket bolts
Use new bolts
93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount bolts
Use new bolts
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount bracket bolt(s)
L15B7
Use new bolt(s)
78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58 lbf·ft)
L15BA/L15BY
Use new bolt(s)
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount bracket nuts
L15B7
Use new nuts
78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58 lbf·ft)
L15BA/L15BY
Use new nuts
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
Engine lubrication
Oil pressure switch
Apply liquid gasket on threads
18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
Oil pan drain bolt
Use new washer
40 N·m (4.1 kgf·m, 30 lbf·ft)
Oil filter
 
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Intake manifold and exhaust system
Intake manifold bolts *1
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Intake manifold nuts *1
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts
TWC side
Use new gasket and nuts
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
Muffler R self-locking nuts
(dual muffler)
Exhaust pipe A side
Use new gasket and nuts
33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
Muffler L side
Use new gasket and nuts
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
Muffler self-locking nuts (center muffler)
Use new gasket and nuts
33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
Turbocharger self-locking nuts*2
Use new gasket and nuts
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Turbocharger bolts*2
Use new gasket
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)

Engine Mechanical (2.0 L)
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Engine assembly
Side engine mount bolts (12 mm)
Use new bolts
49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount bolts (14 mm)
Use new bolts
93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount nut
Use new nut
93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount bracket bolts
Use new bolts
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
Torque rod bolts *2
Use new bolts
93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Torque rod bracket bolts
Use new bolts
93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount bolts
Use new bolts
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount bracket bolt(s)
Use new bolt(s)
78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount bracket nuts
Use new nuts
78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58 lbf·ft)
Engine lubrication
Oil pressure switch
Apply liquid gasket on threads
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
Oil pan drain bolt
Use new washer
40 N·m (4.1 kgf·m, 30 lbf·ft)
Oil filter
 
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Intake manifold and exhaust system
Intake manifold bolts *1
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Intake manifold nuts *1
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Muffler self-locking nuts *1
Use new gasket and nuts
33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts
Use new gasket and nuts
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)

Engine Cooling (1.5 L)
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Cooling system
Water passage bolts
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Water passage nuts
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Thermostat housing bolts
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Thermostat housing nuts
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)

Engine Cooling (2.0 L)
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Cooling system
Water passage bolts
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Water passage nuts
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Thermostat housing bolts
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Thermostat housing nuts
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)

Fuel Emissions (1.5 L)
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Fuel and emissions
Accelerator pedal module
 
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 10 lbf·ft)
A/F sensor
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
ECT Sensor 1/2
Use new O-ring
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Exhaust chamber cover
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Fuel tank*2
Fuel tank bolts
(L15B7)
 
23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
Fuel tank bolts
(L15BA/L15BY)
 
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Support strap bolts
 
38 N·m (3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft)
Knock sensor
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Secondary HO2S
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Throttle body bolts*2
Use new gasket
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Catalytic converter bracket bolts*2
Catalytic converter side
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Engine side
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Catalytic converter upper bolts
Use new gaskets and nuts
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Catalytic converter upper nuts
Use new gaskets and nuts
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)

Fuel Emissions (2.0 L)
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Fuel and emissions
Accelerator pedal module
 
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 10 lbf·ft)
A/F sensor
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
ECT Sensor 1/2
Use new O-ring
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Exhaust chamber cover
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Fuel tank*2
Fuel tank bolts
 
23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
Support strap bolts
 
38 N·m (3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft)
Knock sensor
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Rocker arm oil pressure switch
Use new O-ring
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Secondary HO2S
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Throttle body bolts*2
Use new gasket
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Catalytic converter bracket bolts*2
Catalytic converter side
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Engine side
 
45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Catalytic converter upper bolts
Use new gaskets and nuts
32 N·m (3.3 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
Catalytic converter upper nuts
Use new gaskets and nuts
32 N·m (3.3 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)

Clutch
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Clutch
Clutch master cylinder push rod locknut
 
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
Clutch pedal position switch locknut
 
9.4 N·m (0.96 kgf·m, 6.9 lbf·ft)
Clutch pedal adjusting bolt locknut
 
9.4 N·m (0.96 kgf·m, 6.9 lbf·ft)
Master cylinder nuts
 
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 10 lbf·ft)
Slave cylinder bolts
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Flywheel bolts*1
1.5 L engine
 
118 N·m (12.0 kgf·m, 87 lbf·ft)
2.0 L engine
 
123 N·m (12.5 kgf·m, 91 lbf·ft)
Pressure plate bolts*1
 
26 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 19 lbf·ft)
Release fork bolt
 
29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Manual transmission
MTF drain plug
Use new sealing washer
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
MTF filler plug
Use liquid gasket on threads
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
Back-up light switch
Use liquid gasket on threads
29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)
Transmission assembly mounting bolts (transmission side)
 
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Transmission assembly mounting bolts (engine side)
 
65 N·m (6.6 kgf·m, 48 lbf·ft)
Change wire bracket bolts*2
 
27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20 lbf·ft)

CVT and CVT Differential (1.5 L)
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
CVT
Transmission fluid check bolt
Use new sealing washer
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lbf·ft)
Transmission fluid drain plug
Use new sealing washer
49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
Pressure inspection port sealing bolts (drive pulley, forward clutch, reverse brake)
Use new sealing washer
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lbf·ft)
Drive plate bolts*2
 
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
Transmission assembly mounting bolts (transmission side)
 
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Transmission assembly mounting bolts (engine side)
 
65 N·m (6.6 kgf·m, 48 lbf·ft)
Transmission hanger bolt
 
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
CVTF warmer bolts
 
27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20 lbf·ft)
Shift cable bracket bolts
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Shift cable end nut
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
CVT driven pulley pressure sensor
Use new sealing washer
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lbf·ft)

CVT and CVT Differential (2.0 L)
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
CVT
Transmission fluid filler plug
Use new sealing washer
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
Transmission fluid drain plug
Use new sealing washer
49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
Pressure inspection port sealing bolts (drive pulley, driven pulley, forward clutch)
Use new sealing washer
18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
Pressure inspection port sealing bolt (reverse brake)
Use new bolt
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lbf·ft)
Drive plate bolts*2
 
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
Transmission assembly mounting bolts (transmission side)
 
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Transmission assembly mounting bolts (engine side)
 
65 N·m (6.6 kgf·m, 48 lbf·ft)
Transmission hanger bolt
 
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
CVTF warmer bolts
 
27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20 lbf·ft)
Shift cable bracket bolts
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Shift cable end nut
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
CVT driven pulley pressure sensor
Use new sealing washer
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lbf·ft)

Driveline/Axle
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Driveline/axle
Driveshaft spindle nut (1.5 L)
Use oil on the seating surface
Use new nut
245 N·m (25.0 kgf·m, 181 lbf·ft)
Driveshaft spindle nut (2.0 L)
Use oil on the seating surface
Use new nut
181 N·m (18.5 kgf·m, 133 lbf·ft)
Intermediate shaft dowel blots
 
39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
Intermediate shaft flange bolt
 
39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)

Steering
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Steering
Steering wheel bolt
Use new bolt
49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
Steering joint bolt
 
29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)
Steering column bolts*1
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Steering column nuts*1
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Steering gearbox bolt(s)*1
Right-front, left-rear
Use new bolts
85 N·m (8.7 kgf·m, 63 lbf·ft)
Left-front
(lower side)
Use new bolt
105 N·m (10.7 kgf·m, 77 lbf·ft)
Right-rear, left-front
(upper side)
Use new bolts
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
Steering gearbox stiffener bolts*1
Use new bolts
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
Tie-rod end ball joint nuts
 
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
Tie-rod end locknuts
 
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)

Suspension
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Front suspension
Wheel nuts
 
108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 lbf·ft)
Knuckle damper pinch bolts
 
79 N·m (8.1 kgf·m, 58 lbf·ft)
Lower arm ball joint castle nut (to knuckle)
Use new nut
78?88 N·m (8.0?9.0 kgf·m,
58?65 lbf·ft)
Lower arm nuts (to lower ball joint)*1
Use new nuts
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Lower arm bolt (front side)
Use new bolt
120 N·m (12.2 kgf·m, 89 lbf·ft)
Lower arm bolts (rear side)
Use new bolts
93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer bar bushing holders flange bolts*1
Use new bolts
75 N·m (7.6 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer link flange nut (to damper)
Use new nut
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer link flange nut (to stabilizer bar)
2/4-door
Use new nut
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
5-door
Use new nut
35 N·m (3.6 kgf·m, 26 lbf·ft)
Damper nuts (to body)
2/4-door
Use new nuts
75 N·m (7.6 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
5-door
Use new nuts
63 N·m (6.4 kgf·m, 46 lbf·ft)
Damper self-locking nut
2/4-door
(screw guide pin type)
Use new nut
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
2/4-door
(hex guide pin type)
Use new nut
75 N·m (7.6 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
5-door
Use new nut
68 N·m (6.9 kgf·m, 50 lbf·ft)
Rear suspension
Wheel nuts
 
108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 lbf·ft)
Upper arm bolt (to subframe)
Use new bolt
76 N·m (7.7 kgf·m, 56 lbf·ft)
Upper arm bolt/nut (to knuckle)
Use new bolt/nut
76 N·m (7.7 kgf·m, 56 lbf·ft)
Lower arm A bolt/nut (to knuckle)
Use new bolt/nut
76 N·m (7.7 kgf·m, 56 lbf·ft)
Lower arm A bolt (to subframe)
Use new bolt
76 N·m (7.7 kgf·m, 56 lbf·ft)
Lower arm B bolt (to knuckle)
Use new bolt
69 N·m (7.0 kgf·m, 51 lbf·ft)
Lower arm B bolt/nut (to subframe)
Use new bolt/nut
93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Trailing arm bolts/nuts (to knuckle)
Use new bolts/nuts
118 N·m (12.0 kgf·m, 87 lbf·ft)
Trailing arm bolts (to body)
Use new bolts
118 N·m (12.0 kgf·m, 87 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer bar bushing holders flange bolts
Use new bolts
37 N·m (3.8 kgf·m, 27 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer link flange nut (to stabilizer bar)
Use new nut
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer link (to lower arm B)
Use new bolt
40 N·m (4.1 kgf·m, 30 lbf·ft)
Damper bolt (to knuckle)
Use new bolt
81 N·m (8.3 kgf·m, 60 lbf·ft)
Damper bolts (to body)
Use new bolts
40 N·m (4.1 kgf·m, 30 lbf·ft)
Damper self-locking nut
Use new nut
30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft)

Brakes
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Conventional brake
Front brake caliper bracket bolts
 
108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 lbf·ft)
Front brake caliper bolts
 
34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)
Front brake hose banjo bolt
Use new washers
35 N·m (3.6 kgf·m, 26 lbf·ft)
Rear brake caliper bracket bolts
 
108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 lbf·ft)
Rear brake caliper pin bolts
 
25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
Rear brake hose banjo bolt
Use new washers
35 N·m (3.6 kgf·m, 26 lbf·ft)
Master cylinder nuts (to brake booster)
 
15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)
Master cylinder brake line
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Brake booster/brake pedal nuts
 
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Brake pedal support member bolts/nuts
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
VSA
VSA modulator-control unit brake line (10 mm)
 
15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)
VSA modulator-control unit brake line (12 mm)
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)

Body
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Frame
Front subframe bolts
Use new bolts
103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 lbf·ft)
Front subframe rear stay bolts
Use new bolts
91 N·m (9.3 kgf·m, 67 lbf·ft)
Rear subframe bolts
Use new bolts
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
Front brace bolts (10 mm)
Use new bolts
58 N·m (5.9 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
Front brace bolts (12 mm)
Use new bolts
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
A/C compressor
A/C compressor bolts
 
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
A/C compressor center bolt
Use new bolt
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
A/C compressor relief valve
Use new O-ring
8.5 N·m (0.87 kgf·m, 6.3 lbf·ft)
Discharge hose
A/C pressure sensor
Use new O-ring
11 N·m (1.1 kgf·m, 8 lbf·ft)

Body Electrical
Location
Item
Remark
Torque
Wipers/
washers
Windshield wiper arm nut
 
29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)
Windshield wiper link nut
 
31 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 23 lbf·ft)
Rear wiper arm nut
 
9.4 N·m (0.96 kgf·m, 6.9 lbf·ft)