Console

1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Console
Console Panel to Bracket Bolts (Side) 9-12 N.m (80-106 Lb-In)
Console Panel to Rear Bracket Bolts (Top) 9-12 N.m (80-106 Lb-In)
Instrument Cluster Retaining Screws 2-3 N.m (18-26 Lb-In)
Instrument Panel-to-Dash Panel Wiring Connector Retaining Screws 4-6 N.m (36-53 Lb-In)
Instrument Panel to Cowl Top Panel Retaining Screws 7-9 N.m (62-79 Lb-In)
Instrument Panel to Door Opening Screws (Ends) 19-25 N.m (15-18 Lb-Ft)
Instrument Panel to Reinforcement Mounting Screws 2-3 N.m (18-26 Lb-In)
Instrument Panel Brace (Below Steering column) Screws 7-10 N.m (62-88 Lb-In)
Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover Screws 7-10 N.m (62-88 Lb-In)
Floor Console Panel Front Mounting Bracket Retaining Nuts 9-12 N.m (80-106 Lb-In)
Floor Console Panel Front Mounting Bracket Retaining Screws 9-12 N.m (80-106 Lb-In)
Passenger Side Air Bag Module Retaining Screws 7.6-10.4 N.m (68-92 Lb-In)
Windshield Defroster Hose Nozzle Retaining Screws 2.1-2.9 N.m (19-25 Lb-In)
A/C Evaporator Register Duct Retaining Screws 2.1-2.9 N.m (19-25 Lb-In)
Heater Air Plenum Chamber Retaining Screws 2.1-2.9 N.m (19-25 Lb-In)
Center A/C Evaporator Register Duct Retaining Screws 2.1-2.9 N.m (19-25 Lb-In)
OBDII Connector to Instrument Panel 1.4-2.0 N.m (13-17 Lb-In)
Wire Harness Ground Eyelet Screw 8-10 N.m (71-88 Lb-In)
Wire Harness Retaining Screws 2-3 N.m (18-26 Lb-In)
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