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3. Adjust the operating effort by adjusting the rear compartment torque rods.

Use the following procedure:
3.1.

Reposition the end of the torque rod(5) to a lower adjusting notch in order to obtain the following results:
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Increase the amount of effort needed in order to raise the compartment lid.

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Decrease the amount of effort needed in order to close the compartment lid.

3.2.

Reposition the end of the torque rod (5) to a higher adjusting notch in order to obtain the following results:
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Decrease the amount of effort needed in order to raise the compartment lid.

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Increase the amount of effort needed in order to close the compartment lid.

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