2003 Lexus ES 300FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Drain & Fill Plug 36 (49)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Air Cleaner Assembly Bolt 44 (5)
ATF Temperature Sensor Bolt 62 (7)
Battery Clamp Bolt 133 (15)
Internal Wiring Harness Bolt 62 (7)
Oil Filter Bolt 97 (11)
Oil Pan Bolt 70 (8)
PNP Switch
Lock Nut 62 (7)
Retaining Bolt 44 (5)
Shift Cable Bolt 133 (15)
Shift Cable Grommet Bolt 44 (5)
Shift Lever Nut 115 (13)
Shift Solenoid Valve Bolt
Bolt "A" (1) 97 (11)
Bolt "B" & "C" (2) 97 (11)
Bolt "D" (3) 62 (7)
Transmission Wire Bolt 44 (5)
Valve Body Bolt 97 (11)
(1) .63" (16 mm) bolt length.
(2) 2.2" (57 mm) bolt length.
(3) .47" (12 mm) bolt length.
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