2003 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specification

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TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Part Tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
FRONT SEAT ASSY LH (MANUAL SEAT TYPE)
Seat position airbag sensor x Seat adjuster assy 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
Seatback cover bracket x Seat adjuster assy (w/ Side airbag) 5.5 56 48 in.lbf
Front seat Inner belt assy LH x Seat adjuster assy 42 428 31
Front seat assy LH x Body 37 375 27
FRONT SEAT ASSY LH (POWER SEAT TYPE)
Seat position airbag sensor x Seat adjuster assy 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
Seatback cover bracket x Seat adjuster assy (w/ Side airbag) 5.5 56 48 in.lbf
Front seat Inner belt assy LH x Seat adjuster assy 42 428 31
Front seat assy LH x Body 37 375 27
REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSY
Seat belt assy outer center x Body Bolt 42 428 31
Nut 42 428 31
Seatback hinge x Seatback frame 37 377 27
Seatback hinge x Body 18 184 13
Seatlock striker x Body 18 184 13
Seatback hinge center x Body 18 184 13
Seatback hinge center x Seatback frame 37 377 27
Armrest assy center x Seatback assy 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
No. 1 seat hinge assy x Seat cushion frame 18 184 13
No. 1 seat hinge assy x Body 37 377 27
REAR NO.1 SEAT (3rd SEAT) Rear No. 1 seat LH and RH x Body 37 375 27
Rear seat belt inner x Rear seat cushion frame 42 430 31
Rear seat belt inner No. 2 x Rear seat cushion frame 42 430 31
Rear seat 3-joint type belt assy LH x Rear seat cushion frame 42 430 31
Rear seatback frame x Rear seat cushion frame 50 510 37
REAR NO.2 SEAT (3rd SEAT)
Seat No. 1 cushion frame x Rear seat frame 18 185 13
Rear seat belt inner x Rear seat frame 42 430 31
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