Torque Specifications

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Air bag sensor assembly bolts 13 (17)
Front air bag sensor bolt 13 (17)
Front seat belt outer anchor bolt 31 (42)
Passenger-side air bag module bolts 15 (20)
Rear air bag sensor bolts 15 (20)
Seat belt pretensioner lower bolt 31 (42)
Seat track bolts 27 (37)
Side air bag sensor bolts 15 (20)
Steering wheel retaining nut 37 (50)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Driver-side air bag module screws 78 (8.8)
Seat belt pretensioner upper bolt 66 (7.5)
Seat position sensor bolt 71 (8.0)
Side air bag module nut 53 (6.0)
Side curtain air bag module bolts 87 (9.8)
RENDER: 1.0x

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