Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Overview - Underbody Trim Panels
There is a risk of explosions and fatal injuries due to damaged natural gas tanks.
- The natural gas tank must be checked for damage if components in the rear side or rear area are removed due to damage, such as the bumper cover, rear lid, underbody trim panels, longitudinal members, rear lid end piece, etc.
- Check for damage on fuel tanks. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .
- Side Underbody Trim Panel
- Tightening Specifications:
- Nut: 2 Nm
- Bolt: 2 Nm
- Removing and Installing. Refer to SIDE UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Tightening Specifications:
- Fuel Tank Underbody Trim Panel
- Tightening Specifications:
- Nut: 2 Nm
- Tightening Specifications:
- Rear Underbody Trim Panel
- Tightening Specifications:
- Nut: 2 Nm
- Bolt: 2 Nm
- Right
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- g-tron: removing and installing. Refer to REAR UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, G-TRON, RIGHT .
- Tightening Specifications:
- Center Underbody Trim Panel
- Tightening Specifications:
- Nut: 2 Nm
- Bolt: 2 Nm
- Right
- Removing and Installing. Refer to CENTER UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Tightening Specifications:
- Tunnel Underbody Trim Panel
- Tightening Specifications:
- Bolt: 2 Nm
- Equipped on some models
- Removing and Installing. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL TUNNEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Expanding Rivet
- Tightening Specifications:
- Impact Protector
- Right
- Front Underbody Panel
- Tightening Specifications:
- Nut: 2 Nm
- Right
- Removing and Installing. Refer to FRONT UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Tightening Specifications:
- Front Underbody Panel
- Tightening Specifications:
- Nut: 2 Nm
- Left
- Removing and Installing. Refer to FRONT UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Tightening Specifications:
- Impact Protector
- Left
- Center Underbody Trim Panel
- Tightening Specifications:
- Nut: 2 Nm
- Bolt: 2 Nm
- Left
- Removing and Installing. Refer to CENTER UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Tightening Specifications:
- Rear Underbody Trim Panel
- Tightening Specifications:
- Nut: 2 Nm
- Bolt: 2 Nm
- Left
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Tightening Specifications:
- Bracket
- For the rear underbody trim panel
- Nut
- 8 Nm
Overview - Spare Tire Underbody Trim Panel
- Removing and Installing. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL SPARE TIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Nut: 2 Nm
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
