2014-2020 Acura MDX Kickdown Cable Torque Specs

3.5L V6

Applies to 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Acura MDX

Labor Time:0.8 hours

Torque Values (13 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Screws	12	9	—
⚠️ Drain Plug	39	29	Use new washer
⚠️ Fill Plug	39	29	—
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	70	52	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	71	52	—
⚠️ Pan Bolts	19	14	—
⚠️ Pan Bolts	19	14	Torque in sequence
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern

The primary torque specification for kickdown cable on a 2014-2020 Acura MDX is 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

There are 13 torque specifications for kickdown cable on the 2014-2020 Acura MDX 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.