Summary of tightening torques for specific components
NOTE:
Screws coated with locking fluid or sealant must always be replaced with new screws during reinstallation.
Always use new screws and nuts when angle tightening. Any exceptions to this rule will be indicated in the method.
Angle-tightening in tight spaces. See chart.
| Battery connector | 2.5 Nm |
| Generator B+ terminal | 15 Nm |
| Generator, fixed belt pulley | 65 Nm |
| Generator, freewheel pulley | 80 Nm |
| Starter motor | 40 Nm |
| Starter motor B+ terminal | 15 Nm |
| Windshield wiper arm | 20 Nm |
| Rear window wiper arm | 14 Nm |
| Upper screw of tail light, XC90 | 6 Nm |
| Lower screw of tail light, XC90 | 8 Nm |
| Tail light, other | 10 Nm |
| Screw, speed sensor | 10 Nm |
| Screw, left level sensor | 60 Nm |
| Screw, washer fluid reservoir | 17 Nm |
| Nut, generator cover | 16 Nm |