2003 Ford Fiesta Box Van engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JB engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JB engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines


Bottom	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Top	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


All other modifications	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m


Generator bracket	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Power steering pump bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreHydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump


All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JB engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Vacuum pump	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JB engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure line

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace high-pressure line.
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JB engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


High-pressure pump pulley	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection hoses

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace injection line.
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines


On exhaust manifold	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Turbocharger oil feed line	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JB engines	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JB engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


Coolant pump pulley	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines

expand_moreBearing cap


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBearing casing

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA, Bearing casing.


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


All other modifications	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Fourth stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 12


Second stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Third stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	260°260°260°

expand_moreValve cover


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JB engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180° detach
Third stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Fourth stage	130°130°130°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JB engines	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines

expand_moreDual-mass flywheel


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFlywheel


First stage	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	75°75°75°


All other modifications	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JB engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 4. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Fourth stage	180° detach.
Fifth stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Sixth stage	140°140°140°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 24


Second stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Seventh stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 25


Third stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Eighth stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain guide rail	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JB engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
All other modifications	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m


Chain tensioner	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


At the cylinder head	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard at the bottom	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JB engines	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m


Toothed belt tensioning roller	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil filter housing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines


On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On the engine block	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Onto crankcase	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines


Nuts	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Stud screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


All other modifications	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JB engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JB engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Glow plugs	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L A9JA engines


At the cylinder head	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On the engine block	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines


On chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On engine bracket	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


On chassis	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
On engine bracket	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
M12	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
M14	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m


Torque arm	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines


At the turbocharger	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines


Nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stud screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shields


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


Exhaust pipe	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.4 L F6JB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Ford Fiesta Box Van user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2003 Ford Fiesta Box Van generations

In 2003 Ford offered 2 generations of the Fiesta Box Van. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Fourth generation facelift (MK4)

B platform (RWD, 1962–1979)

BE91

2003 Ford Fiesta Box Van Fifth generation (MK5) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2003 Ford Fiesta Box Van generations

Fourth generation facelift (MK4)

Ford Fiesta Box Van Fifth generation (MK5) model years

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