SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE-SEC.10-8 REAR COMP LID HINGE TORQUE ROD

SUBJECT: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SERVICE TOOL FOR THE REAR COMPARTMENT LID HINGE TORQUE RODS

MODELS/YEARS: 1982-88 FIRENZA

This is a service manual update to the Body Service Manual regarding a service tool developed to assist in adjusting and/or replacing rear compartment lid hinge torque rods.

Adjust:

------ When adjusting the tension on torque rods, raise or lower either the right or left torque rod one adjusting notch at a time. It is important to keep the tension on both torque rods as close as possible. To increase the tension on the rear compartment lid hinge, move the end of the torque rod down a notch. To decrease the tension on the rear compartment lid hinge, move the end of the torque rod up a notch.

CAUTION:

To avoid eye and hand injury, always wear safety glasses and gloves when adjusting and/or replacing the rear compartment lid hinge torque rods.

1. Prop rear compartment lid in full-open position to keep lid from failing in case torque rod(s) (1) is disengaged completely from retaining bracket (4). See illustration on the following page.

2. Using tool J-39719 and a 1/2" drive socket extension, disengage end of torque rod(s) (1) from adjusting notches (3) and reposition rod(s) (1) as necessary.

Remove or Disconnect:

1. Prop rear compartment lid in full-open position to keep lid from falling when torque rod(s) (1) is completely disengaged from retaining bracket (4).

2. Using tool J-39719 and a 1/2" drive socket extension, remove end of torque rod(s) (1) by rotating end of torque rod out of adjusting notches (3) and remove torque rod(s).

Install or Connect:

1. Attach tool J-39719 to torque rod(s) (1) and hinge rear of torque rod on retaining bracket (4) as shown in illustration on the following page.

2. Insert end of torque rod(s) (1) to the appropriate adjusting notch (3).

J-39719 can be ordered from Kent-Moore by calling 1-800-345-2233.

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