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 No.2 oil pan 40 30
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan sub-assembly to Cylinder block and timing chain cover sub-assembly bolt 10 7 Bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan sub-assembly to Cylinder block and timing chain cover sub-assembly bolt 21 15 Except bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pan No.2 oil pan sub-assembly to Oil pan sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan stud bolt to Cylinder block and timing chain cover sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan stud bolt to No.2 oil pan sub-assembly 4 3
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pan No.1 oil pan baffle plate to Cylinder block sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter cap to Oil pan 25 18
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter drain plug to Oil filter cap 13 10
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil filter Oil strainer sub-assembly to Cylinder block and timing chain cover sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil filter Oil strainer stud bolt to Timing chain cover sub-assembly 4 3
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch to Oil pan 15 11
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil dipstick No.1 oil level dipstick guide to Cylinder head sub-assembly 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil dipstick No.2 oil level dipstick guide to Cylinder block sub-assembly 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pump Plug to Oil pump cover 49 36
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump cover to Timing chain cover 9 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap to Connecting rod 25 18 Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head sub-assembly RH to Cylinder block sub-assembly 36 27 Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head sub-assembly LH to Cylinder block sub-assembly 36 27 Recessed head, Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head sub-assembly LH to Cylinder block sub-assembly 30 22 14mm head
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head sub-assembly stud bolts 10 7 For A and B bolts
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head sub-assembly stud bolts 4 3 For C bolts
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head No.1 straight screw plug to Cylinder head sub-assembly 44 32
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head No.2 straight screw plug to Cylinder head sub-assembly 80 59
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Harness protector to Cylinder head cover sub-assembly 8 6
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover sub-assembly to Cylinder head sub-assembly RH bolt 21 15 Bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover sub-assembly to Cylinder head sub-assembly RH bolt 10 7 Except bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH to Cylinder head sub-assembly LH bolt 21 15 Bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH to Cylinder head sub-assembly LH bolt 10 7 Except bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug to Cylinder head sub-assembly 18 13
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head sub-assembly 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold Intake air surge tank to Intake manifold bolt 18 13
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold Intake air surge tank to Intake manifold nut 16 12
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold Air cleaner case sub-assembly to Air cleaner bracket 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold Air cleaner case sub-assembly to Body 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold Air cleaner bracket to Body 12 9
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold No.1 air cleaner inlet bolt 7 5 Bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold No.1 air cleaner inlet bolt 5 4 Bolt B
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold No.2 air cleaner inlet to Body 7 5
  • 2GR-FE
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Throttle body Throttle body to Intake air surge tank assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Throttle body Throttle body bracket to Intake air surge tank assembly 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Throttle body Throttle body bracket to Cylinder head cover sub-assembly 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block No.1 oil nozzle sub-assembly to Cylinder block sub-assembly 9 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block Engine rear oil seal retainer to Cylinder block sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block Drain cock sub-assembly to Water inlet housing 30 22
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block Water drain cock plug to Water drain cock sub-assembly 13 10
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block Drain cock plug to Drain cock assembly 13 10
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly to Cylinder block sub-assembly 25 18
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine assembly with transaxle to Front frame assembly nut 87 64 Nut A
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine assembly with transaxle to Front frame assembly nut 95 70 Nut B
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine assembly with transaxle to Engine mounting insulator RR 78 58
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Transverse engine mounting bracket to Automatic transaxle assembly 64 47
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Transverse engine mounting bracket to Front engine mounting insulator assembly 87 64
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Transverse engine mounting bracket (RH side) to Cylinder block sub-assembly 54 40
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Transverse engine mounting insulator (front side) to Front frame assembly 52 38
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Transverse engine mounting insulator (rear side) to Front frame assembly 52 38
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Transverse engine mounting insulator (RH side) to Front frame assembly 87 64
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Transverse engine mounting insulator (LH side) to Front frame assembly 87 64
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine moving control rod to No.1 engine front mounting bracket LH 38 28
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts No.1 engine front mounting bracket LH to Chain cover 54 40
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Front engine mounting insulator assembly to Front frame assembly 52 38
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts No.1 engine hanger to Cylinder head sub-assembly 33 24
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts No.2 engine hanger to Cylinder head sub-assembly 33 24
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head cover sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor to Cylinder block sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor to Cylinder head sub-assembly 20 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Knock control sensor to Cylinder block sub-assembly 20 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor (bank 1) to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH 40 30 For use with SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor (bank 1) to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH 44 32 For use without SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor (bank 2) to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH 40 30 For use with SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor (bank 2) to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH 44 32 For use without SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (bank 1) to Front No.3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly 40 30 For use with SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (bank 1) to Front No.3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly 44 32 For use without SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (bank 2) to Front exhaust pipe assembly 40 30 For use with SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (bank 2) to Front exhaust pipe assembly 44 32 For use without SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor VVT sensor to Cylinder head cover sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Front speed sensor to Front axle 8 6
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Bearing retainer plate to Generator drive end frame 2 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator coil assembly to Generator drive end frame 6 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator brush holder assembly to Generator coil assembly 2 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator rear end cover to Generator coil assembly 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator pulley with clutch to Generator rotor assembly 110 81
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator pulley with clutch to Generator rotor assembly 84 62 For use with SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly to Wire harness clamp bracket 20 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly to Cylinder block 43 32
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator wire to Terminal B 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Starter Starter assembly to Transaxle housing 37 27
  • 2GR-FE
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Starter Starter wire to Starter assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Starter Motor terminal starter kit to Starter commutator end frame assembly 6 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Battery Battery clamp to Body bolt 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Battery Battery clamp to Body nut 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Battery Ignition coil assembly to Cylinder head cover 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap to Camshaft housing 10 7 Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap to Camshaft housing 16 12 Step 2
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft housing to Cylinder head sub-assembly 28 21
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear assembly to Camshaft 100 74
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly to Camshaft 100 74
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly to Cylinder head cover sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap to Cylinder block sub-assembly 61 45 16 pointed head, Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap to Cylinder block sub-assembly 52 38 14mm head
  • 2GR-FE
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Crankshaft Drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly to Crankshaft 83 61
  • 2GR-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley to Crankshaft 250 184
  • 2GR-FE
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Crankshaft No.1 chain vibration damper to Cylinder block sub-assembly 23 17
  • 2GR-FE
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Water pump Water pump to Cylinder block bolt 21 15 Bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Water pump Water pump to Cylinder block bolt 11 8 Bolt B
  • 2GR-FE
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Water pump Water pump to Cylinder block bolt 11 8 Bolt C
  • 2GR-FE
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Water pump Water pump pulley to Water pump 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler assembly union bolt 68 50
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler stud bolt to Oil pan sub-assembly 9 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler No.1 oil cooler bracket stud bolt 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler pipe to No.1 oil cooler bracket bolt 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler pipe to No.1 oil cooler bracket nut 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler No.1 oil cooler bracket with oil cooler pipe to Oil pan sub-assembly and cylinder block sub-assembly bolt 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler No.1 oil cooler bracket with oil cooler pipe to Oil pan sub-assembly and cylinder block sub-assembly nut 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler No.1 oil cooler bracket to Oil cooler assembly 68 50
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Cooler compressor assembly to V-ribbed belt tensioner 25 18
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Cooler compressor assembly to Discharge hose sub-assembly 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Cooler compressor assembly to Suction hose sub-assembly 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Coolant expansion tank No.1 surge tank stay to Intake air surge tank assembly 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Coolant expansion tank No.1 surge tank stay to Cylinder head cover sub-assembly 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Air drain plug to Radiator assembly 2 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Fan assembly with motor to Radiator assembly 8 6
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Radiator assembly to Cooler condenser assembly 6 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Discharge hose sub-assembly to Upper radiator support sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator No.1 and No.2 cooling fan motor to Fan shroud 4 3
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Fan to No.1 and No.2 cooling fan motor 6 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Cooling fan ECU to Fan shroud 3 2
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Water inlet to Inlet water housing 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Water inlet housing set nut 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Water inlet housing stud bolt 4 3
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Water inlet pipe to Cylinder block sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Water outlet to Cylinder head sub-assembly bolt 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Water outlet to Cylinder head sub-assembly nut 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly to Cylinder block sub-assembly 43 32
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No.1 chain tensioner to Cylinder head sub-assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No.2 chain tensioner to Cylinder head sub-assembly 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No.3 chain tensioner to Cylinder head sub-assembly 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No.2 idler pulley sub-assembly to Cylinder block 43 32
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No.2 idler pulley sub-assembly to Timing chain cover sub-assembly 54 40
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover sub-assembly to Cylinder head and block bolt 21 15 Areas 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover sub-assembly to Cylinder head and block bolt 21 15 Areas 2
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover sub-assembly to Cylinder head and block bolt and nut 21 15 Areas 3
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover sub-assembly to Cylinder head and block bolt 43 32 Areas 4, Bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover sub-assembly to Cylinder head and block 21 15 Areas 4, Except bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover plate to Timing chain cover sub-assembly 9 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No.2 timing gear cover to Chain cover sub-assembly 6 4
  • 2GR-FE
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PCM No.1 ECM bracket to Instrument panel reinforcement assembly 8 6
  • 2GR-FE
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PCM No.2 ECM bracket to Blower assembly 8 6
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly to Intake manifold 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel pump resistor to Body 19 14
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank side plate to Fuel tank bracket 30 22
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank band sub-assembly No.1 to Body 39 29
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank sub-assembly to Body nut 20 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system No.1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly to Fuel tank band sub-assembly 6 4
  • 2GR-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
  • 2GR-FE
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Wheel hub assembly Rear axle hub nut 294 217
  • 2GR-FE
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive shaft bearing bracket bolt 32 24
  • 2GR-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 sub-assembly RH to Cylinder head sub-assembly RH 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH to Cylinder head sub-assembly LH 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Manifold stay to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH 35 26
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.2 manifold stay to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH 34 25
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Manifold stay to Automatic transaxle assembly 34 25
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.2 manifold stay to Cylinder block sub-assembly 34 25
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.2 exhaust manifold heat insulator to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH 9 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe assembly to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH 56 41
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Front No.3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH 56 41
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Front No.3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly to Front exhaust pipe assembly 56 41
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe assembly to Front No.3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly 48 35
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Tail exhaust pipe assembly to Center exhaust pipe assembly 48 35
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe assembly to Exhaust pipe damper 19 14
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.1 exhaust pipe support bracket to Front exhaust pipe assembly 21 15
  • 2GR-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 assembly to Body 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder reservoir assembly to Reservoir bracket 9 7
  • 2GR-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
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