Checking Electrical and Lighting for Inspection - Episode 10 [Auction Palio]
Inspects the electrical system and lighting of the Palio to pass vehicle inspection, including low beams, horn, lights, tires, wheel bolt threads, and equalizer valves. Also turns this phase into a practical checklist for inspection prep
⚡ Tightening Torques & Specifications
| Component | Specified Torque | Assembly Notes |
|---|---|---|
| steering wheel nut | 294 N·m | Paulo mentions 'tava com 30 kg de torque' when describing the state of the steering wheel nut. 30 × 9.81 = 294.3 N·m. 24 mm socket. Note: Paulo finds that the nut was 'quase solta' at that value, suggesting that the correct tightening torque is likely higher. |
Tools used
- 24 mm socket (24 mm)
- multimeter
- M12x1.25 thread tap (M12 × 1.25)
- soldering iron
- T20 Torx driver (T20)
Parts mentioned / replaced
- Goodyear tires
- M12x1.25 wheel bolts
- rear brake proportioning valves
- Philips CrystalVision / BlueVision bulbs
- horn