Toyota Highlander XU40 (2007-2012) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: November 25, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota Highlander XU40 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 XU40

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Drain plug 49 36
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 294 217
  • 1AR-FE
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 294 217
  • 2GR-FE
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  • Production years: 2007 - 2012
  • Generation: 2
  • 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 40 30
  • 1AR-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan to Stiffening crankcase 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Oil pan No.1 oil pan baffle plate to Stiffening crankcase 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter cap to Stiffening crankcase 25 18
  • 1AR-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter drain plug to Oil filter cap 13 10
  • 1AR-FE
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Oil filter Oil strainer to Stiffening crankcase 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch to Cylinder head 15 11
  • 1AR-FE
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Oil dipstick Engine oil level dipstick guide to Inlet water housing 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap to Connecting rod 40 30 Step 1
  • 1AR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Cylinder block 36 27 Step 1
  • 1AR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Cylinder block 36 27 Step 2
  • 1AR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head stud bolt 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Cylinder head No.1 straight screw plug to Cylinder head 44 32
  • 1AR-FE
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Cylinder head No.2 straight screw plug to Cylinder head 78 58
  • 1AR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover sub-assembly to Camshaft housing 12 9
  • 1AR-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug to Cylinder head assembly 25 18
  • 1AR-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head 21 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Intake manifold Engine mounting damper to Intake manifold 9 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Intake manifold Wiring harness clamp bracket to Intake manifold 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Intake manifold Vacuum switching valve assembly (for ACIS) to Intake manifold 9 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Intake manifold Intake air control valve actuator (for TCV) to Intake manifold 6 4
  • 1AR-FE
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Intake manifold Air cleaner cap to Air cleaner case 5 4
  • 1AR-FE
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Throttle body Throttle body assembly to Intake air surge tank 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Throttle body Fuel tube bracket to Throttle body 8 6
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block stud bolt 10 7 Stud bolt A
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block stud bolt 21 15 Stud bolt B
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block No.1 oil nozzle to Cylinder block 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block No.2 oil nozzle to Cylinder block 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block Stiffening crankcase stud bolt 5 4 Stud bolt A
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block Stiffening crankcase stud bolt 10 7 Stud bolt B
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block Engine balancer to Stiffening crankcase 24 18
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block Stiffening crankcase to Cylinder block bolt 24 18 Bolt A
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block Stiffening crankcase to Cylinder block bolt 43 32 Except bolt A
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block Water drain cock to Inlet water housing 20 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine block Water drain cock plug to Water drain cock 13 10
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine moving control rod to Engine mounting bracket RH 38 28
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket RH to Timing chain cover bolts 55 41 Bolts 1, 2 and 3
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket RH to Timing chain cover bolt 21 15 Bolt 4
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket RH to Cylinder block 54 40
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator LH to Front frame 87 64
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator RH to Front frame 87 64
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts Front engine mounting insulator to Front frame 52 38
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator LH to Automatic transaxle assembly 95 70
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator RH to Engine mounting bracket RH 95 70
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts Front engine mounting insulator to Front engine mounting bracket 87 64
  • 1AR-FE
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Engine mounts No.1 and No.2 engine hanger to Cylinder head 43 32
  • 1AR-FE
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Sensor Accelerator pedal sensor assembly to Body 5 4
  • 1AR-FE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head cover sub-assembly 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Sensor Crank position sensor to Cylinder block sub-assembly 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor to Cylinder head sub-assembly 20 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Sensor Knock control sensor to Cylinder block sub-assembly 20 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor to Exhaust manifold 44 32 Without SST
  • 1AR-FE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor to Exhaust manifold 40 30 With SST
  • 1AR-FE
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Sensor Oxygen sensor to Exhaust pipe 44 32 Without SST
  • 1AR-FE
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Sensor Oxygen sensor to Exhaust pipe 40 30 With SST
  • 1AR-FE
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Alternator Bearing retainer plate to Generator drive end frame 2 1
  • 1AR-FE
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Alternator Generator coil assembly to Generator drive end frame 6 4
  • 1AR-FE
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Alternator Generator brush holder assembly to Generator coil assembly 2 1
  • 1AR-FE
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Alternator Generator rear end cover to Generator coil assembly 5 4
  • 1AR-FE
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Alternator Generator pulley with clutch to Generator rotor assembly 80 59
  • 1AR-FE
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Alternator Generator pulley with clutch to Generator rotor assembly 58 43 For use with SST
  • 1AR-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly to Wire harness clamp bracket 8 6
  • 1AR-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly to Cylinder block 52 38
  • 1AR-FE
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Alternator Generator wire to Terminal B 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Starter Starter assembly to Transaxle housing 37 27
  • 1AR-FE
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Starter Starter wire to Starter assembly 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Starter Starter drive housing assembly to Starter commutator end frame assembly 6 4
  • 1AR-FE
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Battery Battery clamp to Body 5 4
  • 1AR-FE
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Battery Ignition coil assembly to Cylinder head cover 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap to Camshaft housing 16 12
  • 1AR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft housing to Cylinder head 27 20
  • 1AR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft housing stud bolt 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear to No.1 camshaft 85 63
  • 1AR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing exhaust gear to No.2 camshaft 85 63
  • 1AR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly to Cylinder head cover sub-assembly 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap to Cylinder block 20 15 Step 1
  • 1AR-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap to Cylinder block 40 30 Step 2
  • 1AR-FE
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Crankshaft Drive plate and ring gear to Crankshaft 98 72
  • 1AR-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley to Crankshaft 260 192
  • 1AR-FE
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Crankshaft No.1 chain vibration damper to Cylinder head and cylinder block 21 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Water pump Water pump to Inlet water housing 21 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler assembly to Inlet water housing union bolt 60 44
  • 1AR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler assembly to Inlet water housing nut 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator Air drain plug to Radiator 2 1
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator Fan shroud to No.1 cooling fan motor 3 2 Without towing package
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator Fan shroud to No.1 cooling fan motor 4 3 With towing package
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator Fan shroud to No.2 cooling fan motor 3 2 Without towing package
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator Fan shroud to No.2 cooling fan motor 4 3 With towing package
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator Fan shroud to Cooling fan motor insulator 3 2
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator Fan to No.1 cooling fan motor 6 4
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator Fan to No.2 cooling fan motor 6 4
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator No.1 water by-pass pipe to Inlet water housing and cylinder block 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator Water inlet to Inlet water housing 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Radiator Inlet water housing to Cylinder block 43 32
  • 1AR-FE
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Air conditioning No.1 compressor mounting bracket to Cylinder block and stiffening crankcase 21 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-ribbed belt tensioner to Inlet water housing 21 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner slipper to Cylinder head 21 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No.1 chain tensioner to Cylinder block 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide to Camshaft housing 21 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover plate to Timing chain cover 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover tight plug to Timing chain cover 20 15
  • 1AR-FE
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PCM ECM bracket to Body 8 6
  • 1AR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly to Intake manifold 21 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel pressure pulsation damper to Fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly 10 7
  • 1AR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank side plate to Fuel tank bracket 30 22
  • 1AR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank band sub-assembly No.1 to Body 39 29
  • 1AR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank sub-assembly to Body nut 20 15
  • 1AR-FE
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Fuel system No.1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly to Fuel tank band sub-assembly 6 4
  • 1AR-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 294 217
  • 1AR-FE
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Torque converter Torque converter setting bolt to Torque converter 41 30
  • 1AR-FE
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Transfer Transmission control cable to Control shaft lever 12 9
  • 1AR-FE
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive shaft bearing bracket bolt 32 24
  • 1AR-FE
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steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold assembly to Cylinder head 35 26
  • 1AR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Plate to Exhaust manifold assembly 25 18
  • 1AR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Manifold stay to Exhaust manifold assembly 43 32
  • 1AR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.2 manifold stay to Exhaust manifold assembly 43 32
  • 1AR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.2 exhaust manifold heat insulator to Exhaust manifold assembly 25 18
  • 1AR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe assembly to Exhaust manifold assembly 48 35
  • 1AR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe assembly to Front exhaust pipe assembly 56 41
  • 1AR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Tail exhaust pipe assembly to Center exhaust pipe assembly 48 35
  • 1AR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe damper to Center exhaust pipe assembly 19 14
  • 1AR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.4 exhaust pipe support bracket to Body 22 16
  • 1AR-FE
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Master cylinder Brake master cylinder reservoir assembly to Reservoir bracket 9 7
  • 1AR-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 XU40

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