Torque Specifications

2016 Dodge and Ram Challenger R/T Plus Shaker, Eng CD EZCSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER*
Decklid hinge to decklid bolts 27 20 -  
Decklid hinge to body bolts 24 18 -  
Decklid latch bolts 10 7 -  
Decklid striker bolts 8 - 52  
Door glass bolts 13 10 -  
Door hinge to body bolts 29 21 -  
Door hinge to door nuts 30 22 -  
Door hinge swing stop bolts 29 21 -  
Door latch bolts 9 - 80  
Door latch striker bolts 23 17 -  
Fender bolts 9 - 80  
Front seat back bolts 50 37 -  
Front seat bolts 70 52 -  
Headlamp mounting crossmember bolts 24 18 -  
Hood gas prop rod to body 10 7 -  
Hood hinge to body bolts 28 21 -  
Hood hinge to hood bolts 28 21 -  
Hood latch bolts 11 8 -  
Hood striker bolts 28 21 -  
Horn bolts 12 9 -  
Instrument panel side bolts 16 12 -  
Instrument panel to cowl bolts 16 12 -  
Rear seat armrest pivot bolt - - -  
Rear seat nuts 55 41 -  
Rear seat striker bolts 12 9 -  
Sunroof to body bolts 9 - 53  
Window regulator nuts 11 8 -  
*NEW FASTENER:  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
RENDER: 1.0x

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