Toyota Highlander XU20 (2000-2007) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay Engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering
Updated: November 26, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota Highlander XU20 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Toyota Highlander XU20

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel nut 103 76
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  • Production years: 2000 - 2007
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Toyota Kluger

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug to Oil pan sub-assembly No.2 45 33
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan sub-assembly to Cylinder block 8 6 10mm head
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan sub-assembly to Cylinder block 20 15 12mm head
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan sub-assembly No.2 to Oil pan sub-assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle plate to Oil pan sub-assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter union to Cylinder block assembly 30 22
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil filter Oil strainer sub-assembly to Oil pan sub-assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch to Cylinder block 15 11
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide to Cylinder block assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump assembly to Cylinder block assembly bolt 8 6 Bolt A
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump assembly to Cylinder block assembly bolt 20 15 Bolt B
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump assembly to Cylinder block assembly bolt 43 32 Bolt C
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pump Timing belt plate to Oil pump assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pump Timing belt tensioner to Oil pump assembly 27 20
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump cover to Oil pump housing 10 7
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump rotor set to Oil pump assembly 10 7
  • 3MZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump relief valve to Oil pump housing 49 36
  • 3MZ-FE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap to Connecting rod 25 18 Step 1
  • 3MZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head assembly to Cylinder block assembly 54 40 12 pointed head, Step 1
  • 3MZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head assembly to Cylinder block assembly 19 14 Recessed head
  • 3MZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover rear to Cylinder head assembly 10 7
  • 3MZ-FE
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Cylinder head V-bank cover sub-assembly to Cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug to Cylinder head assembly 25 18
  • 3MZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head 15 11
  • 3MZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head sub-assembly 15 11
  • 3MZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head LH 15 11
  • 3MZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake air surge tank to Intake manifold 28 21
  • 3MZ-FE
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Intake manifold Ground cable to Intake manifold 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Throttle body Throttle body assembly to Intake air connector 11 8
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine block Water inlet housing to Cylinder block 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine block Water seal plate to Cylinder block 18 13
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block w/head straight screw No.1 plug to Cylinder block 30 22
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block w/head straight screw No.2 plug to Cylinder block 50 37
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block w/head straight screw No.3 plug to Cylinder block 30 22
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine block Oil control valve filter to Cylinder head assembly 45 33
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly to Cylinder block 39 29
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine block Engine rear oil seal retainer to Cylinder block 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket to Cylinder block bolt 34 25 Bolt A
  • 3MZ-FE
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket to Cylinder block bolt 64 47 Bolt B
  • 3MZ-FE
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket RR to Cylinder block 64 47
  • 3MZ-FE
  • 2WD
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket RR to Front frame assembly 64 47
  • 3MZ-FE
  • 2WD
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator LH to Automatic transaxle assembly 95 70
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator RH to Engine mounting bracket 95 70
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator FR to Automatic transaxle assembly 87 64
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator RR to Transverse engine mounting bracket 75 55
  • 3MZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting stay No.2 RH to Engine mounting bracket 64 47
  • 3MZ-FE
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Sensor Knock sensor to Cylinder block sub-assembly 20 15
  • 3MZ-FE
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Sensor Crank position sensor to Oil pump assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Sensor VVT sensor No.1 to Cylinder head assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (Bank 1, sensor 2) to Exhaust pipe sub-assembly front No.3 44 32
  • 3MZ-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (Bank 2, sensor 2) to Exhaust pipe assembly front 44 32
  • 3MZ-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly to Generator bracket 58 43
  • 3MZ-FE
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Alternator Generator bracket No.1 to Cylinder block 58 43
  • 3MZ-FE
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Alternator Generator bracket No.2 to Transverse engine mounting bracket 28 21
  • 3MZ-FE
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Alternator Generator belt adjusting bar to Cylinder block nut 43 32 Nut A
  • 3MZ-FE
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Alternator Generator belt adjusting bar to Cylinder block bolt 18 13 Bolt B
  • 3MZ-FE
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Alternator Generator belt adjusting bar to Cylinder block bolt 8 6 Bolt C
  • 3MZ-FE
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Battery Battery clamp sub-assembly to Body 6 4
  • 3MZ-FE
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Battery Ignition coil assembly to Cylinder head cover 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear assembly (VVT-i) to Camshaft 150 111
  • 3MZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing pulley to Camshaft 125 92
  • 3MZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft sub-gear to Main gear 5 4
  • 3MZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap to Cylinder head assembly 16 12
  • 3MZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly to Cylinder head assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley to Crankshaft 220 162
  • 3MZ-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap to Cylinder block assembly 22 16 12 pointed head, Step 1
  • 3MZ-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap to Cylinder block assembly 27 20 6 pointed head
  • 3MZ-FE
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Crankshaft Drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly to Crankshaft 83 61
  • 3MZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump assembly to Cylinder block assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Coolant expansion tank Surge tank stay No.1 to Cylinder head 20 15
  • 3MZ-FE
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Coolant expansion tank Surge tank stay No.2 to Cylinder head 20 15
  • 3MZ-FE
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Coolant expansion tank Surge tank stay No.1 to Intake air surge tank 20 15
  • 3MZ-FE
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Coolant expansion tank Surge tank stay No.2 to Intake air surge tank 20 15
  • 3MZ-FE
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Radiator Water outlet to Cylinder head LH 15 11
  • 3MZ-FE
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Radiator Water outlet to Cylinder head sub-assembly 15 11
  • 3MZ-FE
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Air conditioning Compressor and magnetic clutch to Compressor mounting bracket No.1 bolt 25 18
  • 3MZ-FE
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Air conditioning Compressor and magnetic clutch to Compressor mounting bracket No.1 nut 26 19
  • 3MZ-FE
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Air conditioning Compressor mounting bracket No.1 to Cylinder block 25 18
  • 3MZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt idler bracket to Cylinder block assembly 28 21
  • 3MZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt idler sub-assembly No.1 to Cylinder block assembly 34 25
  • 3MZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt idler sub-assembly No.2 to Timing belt idler bracket 43 32
  • 3MZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt No.1 cover to Oil pump assembly 9 7
  • 3MZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt No.2 cover to Timing belt No.3 cover 9 7
  • 3MZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt No.3 cover to Cylinder head assembly 9 7
  • 3MZ-FE
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PCM ECM to Instrument panel reinforcement 6 4
  • 3MZ-FE
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PCM ECM to Blower assembly 6 4
  • 3MZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel delivery pipe No.2 to Intake manifold 10 7
  • 3MZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly to Intake manifold 10 7
  • 3MZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel pipe No.2 union bolt to Fuel delivery pipe No.2 33 24
  • 3MZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel pipe sub-assembly No.1 to Intake manifold 20 15
  • 3MZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel pressure pulsation damper assembly to Fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly 33 24
  • 3MZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank band sub-assembly No.1 LH to Body 39 29
  • 3MZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank band sub-assembly No.1 RH to Body 39 29
  • 3MZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank protector lower center to Fuel tank assembly 6 4
  • 3MZ-FE
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut to Front drive shaft 294 217
  • 3MZ-FE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel housing under cover to Automatic transaxle assembly 8 6
  • 3MZ-FE
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Drive/Axle shaft Front propeller shaft to Intermediate shaft 74 55
  • 3MZ-FE
  • 4WD
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod end to Steering knuckle 49 36
  • 3MZ-FE
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Steering rack Rack & pinion power steering gear assembly to Front frame assembly 70 52
  • 3MZ-FE
  • 4WD
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Power steering Vane pump assembly housing rear to Housing front 24 18
  • 3MZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly pressure port union 83 61
  • 3MZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly suction port union set bolt 13 10
  • 3MZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly set bolt 43 32
  • 3MZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly pulley set nut 44 32
  • 3MZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump bracket front to Housing front 43 32
  • 3MZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump bracket front to Housing rear 43 32
  • 3MZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly pressure feed tube assembly set union bolt 52 38
  • 3MZ-FE
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe assembly front to Exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (LH) 56 41
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe assembly front to Exhaust pipe support bracket No.1 21 15
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe sub-assembly front No.3 to Exhaust pipe assembly front 56 41
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe sub-assembly front No.3 to Exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (RH) 56 41
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe assembly center to Exhaust pipe assembly front 48 35
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe assembly center to Exhaust pipe sub-assembly front No.3 48 35
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe assembly tail to Exhaust pipe assembly center 48 35
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe support bracket No.1 to Body 21 15
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Manifold stay to Cylinder head 49 36
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Manifold stay No.2 to Cylinder block 49 36
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Manifold stay to Exhaust converter sub-assembly 49 36
  • 3MZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Manifold stay No.2 to Exhaust converter sub-assembly No.2 49 36
  • 3MZ-FE
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Catalytic converter Exhaust converter sub-assembly to Cylinder head 49 36
  • 3MZ-FE
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Catalytic converter Exhaust converter sub-assembly No.2 to Cylinder head 49 36
  • 3MZ-FE
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Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold heat insulator No.2 to Exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly No.2 9 7
  • 3MZ-FE
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Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold heat insulator No.3 to Exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly No.2 9 7
  • 3MZ-FE
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake pedal Accelerator pedal rod assembly to Body 5 4
  • 3MZ-FE
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Highlander XU20

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