Tools Required
J 43300 Torque
Rod Adjuster
Removal Procedure
Caution: When a rear compartment lid hold open device is being removed
or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage
to the vehicle or personal injury.
- Open and support rear
compartment lid.
- Remove the front rear compartment trim panel. Refer to
Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Note the location of the torque rod in the adjustment bracket
for reinstallation.
- Use the J 43300
in order to disconnect the torque rod from the adjustment bracket.
4.1. | Install the J 43300
(1) over the end of the torque rod. |
4.2. | Install a ratchet wrench extension (2) for added leverage. |
4.3. | Pry rearward, releasing the torque rod from the adjuster bracket. |
4.4. | Carefully move the J 43300
toward the front of the vehicle releasing the pressure on the
torque rod. |
- Slide the opposite end of torque rod out of the rear compartment
hinge.
- Remove the torque rod from the hinge.
Installation Procedure
- Install the torque rod
into the rear compartment hinge.
- Use the J 43300
in
order to install the torque rod to the notch in the adjustment bracket noted
during the removal procedure.
2.1. | Install the J 43300
(1) over the end of the torque rod. |
2.2. | Install a ratchet wrench extension (2) for added leverage. |
2.3. | Pry rearward on the J 43300
and install the torque rod into the notch in the adjustment
bracket. |
2.4. | Remove the J 43300
off the end of the torque rod. |
- Inspect the operating effort of the rear compartment lid.
- Adjust the torque rods as necessary. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment
.
- Install the rear compartment trim. Refer to
Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement
.