Section 93 (Body - Tightening Torques -- F55): Tailgate: Tailgate
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS - TAILGATE
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Trunk lid to tailgate hinge | F56/F55/F57 | Nut M8 | 19 Nm | |
| F60 | M8 screw | 28 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Tailgate hinge to body | F56/F55/F57 | Nut M8 | 19 Nm | |
| F60 | M8 screw | 28 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Tailgate hinge on tailgate hinge support | F57 | Screw M6 | 10 Nm |