Torque Specifications

2004 Subaru Baja Base, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Air bag control module Torx bolts (1)18 (25)
Front seat
Mounting bolts 39 (53)
Seat back bolts 22 (30)
Front subsensor bolts 15 (20)
Seat belt pretensioner
Adjuster bolts 22 (30)
Upper & lower bolts 22 (30)
Steering wheel nut 37 (50)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Combination switch screw 27 (3.0)
Driver-side air bag module bolts (1)88 (9.9)
Seat belt pretensioner retaining screw 66 (7.5)
Side impact air bag sensor Torx nuts (1)65 (7.4)
Passenger-side air bag module bolts 65 (7.4)
(1) Use NEW Torx bolts and nuts.
RENDER: 1.0x

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