Torque Specifications

2005 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Part Tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
Horn button assy at Steering wheel assy 8.8 90 78 in.lbf
Steering wheel assy at Steering column assy 50 510 37
Instrument panel passenger airbag assy at Instrument panel reinforcement 20 204 15
Curtain shield airbag assy at Body 9.8 100 7
Airbag sensor assy center at Body 17.5 179 13
Airbag sensor front at Body 9.0 92 80 in.lbf
Side airbag sensor assy at Body 9.0 92 80 in.lbf
Airbag sensor rear at Body 9.0 92 80 in.lbf
Seat position airbag sensor at Front seat 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
RENDER: 1.0x

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