71 60 Trailer Hitch
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TRAILER HITCH - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Trailer tow hitch to body | E39 | Nut M10 and screw M10 10.9 | 1. Collar nuts M10 trailer tow hitch / rear panel 2. M10 screws to axial struts |
59 Nm |
| E38 | Nut M10 and screw M10 10.9 | 1. M10 screws, bottom, to cross-member 2. M10 screws, top, to luggage compartment floor 3. M10 screws, front, to axial struts 4. M10 screws, rear, to axial struts |
59 Nm | |
| E60, E61 | Replace screw | |||
| Jointing torque | 50 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | |||
| E65, E66 | 58 Nm |