Torque Specifications

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Hood release handle bolts 6 - 53
Instrument panel cowl side bolts 10 - 89
Instrument panel cowl top bolt 6 - 53
Instrument panel cluster opening nut 9 - 80
Instrument panel center brace bolts 25 18 -
Parking brake control bolts 24 18 -
Steering column pinch bolt 23 17 -
Automatic transaxle selector lever bolts 22 16 -
Manual transaxle selector lever bolts 20 15 -
RENDER: 1.0x

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