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Spoiler Torque?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by GasSaver1, Aug 6, 2009.

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    I tried searching but did not get any results....
    Anyone know the torque specs for the four bolts that hold the spoiler to the lift gate?
     
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    None given in the service manual. I think it falls back to standard torque specs given for general fasteners. There is a torque spec for the rear wiper assy (49 in lbs).

    If you are concerned about it coming loose, you could use some locking compound on the threads.
     
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    Would that be roughly 4ft-lbs? (my torque wrench doesnt give inches)

    I dont want it to come loose but the spoiler is only plastic. I can foresee it ripping out with slight over torquing
     
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    Yes, slightly over 4 ft lbs. Its a very low torque. I actually have a torque wrench that reads in lbs - I use it to torque transmission pan gasket(s) on other vehicles.

    Remember that torque is for the wiper assy bolts, not the 4 bolts that hold the spoiler. I don't see any torque given for those bolts.
     
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    i guess what I can do is loosen a tight bolt with the torque wrench and see how much torque it takes. The wrench is the spring type that bends, not the type that you pre-set.

    Granted it is not the best way but it will give me a ballpark idea
     
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    ok after trying the torque wrench it is hard to get a reading at all. The bolts are just "snug", it takes no effort_at_all to loosen them and I dont even think it is 1ft-lb of torque. Amazing that only these 4 bolts hold the piece on.
     
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