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2012 DODGE CHARGER

5.7L V8 Hemi•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

14 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor1016 Torque8695 Fluid16 DTC1810 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls14

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Tailgate Cable Torque Specs

for 2012 Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 Hemi · AWD

Units

19 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Body Panel Bolts

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Body Panel Bolts

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Bumper Cover Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Bumper Cover Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Cover Screws

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Cover Screws

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Door Hinge Bolts

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Door Hinge Bolts

Critical

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Hinge Bolts

Critical

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Latch Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Panel Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Striker Bolts

Critical

34 lb-ft · 46 Nm

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Trim Clips

Replace if broken

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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