Firenza L4-121 2.0L (1983)
Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Technical Service Bulletins
Trunk - New Tool to Assist In Repairs
NUMBER: 88-T-161
CORP.REF.NO: 231076
DATE: February 1993
SECTION: 10-8
SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SERVICE TOOL FOR THE REAR COMPARTMENT LID HINGE TORQUE RODS
MODEL/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.
