Trunk - Updated R&R & Adjustment Torque Rod/Hinge Spring
Bulletin Number: 92-10-66Reference Number: 201009
Publish Date: 10/92
Subject:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 10-9 TORQUE ROD REMOVAL INSTALLATION AND HINGE SPRING ADJUSTMENTS NEW SERVICE PROCEDURE
Models Affected:
1992 BONNEVILLE MODELS
This bulletin adds the procedure to remove, install and adjust torque rods and also update hinge spring adjustment.
TORQUE RODS
This procedure should be inserted at pages 9-4-2. Figure 1
Removal
1. Remove rear window trim panel. Refer to "Rear Window Trim Panel" in this section.
2. Remove retainer (clip) from torque rod at hinge.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, two hinge retaining bolts from inside of vehicle (through rear window shelf). (Two per side)
4. Remove hinge nut on fastener in rear compartment. (one per side).
5. Support rear compartment lid.
6. Relieve tension on torque rod to be removed by:
A. Inserting torque rod retaining pin J39384-3 for Bonneville into hinge.
B. Inserting torque rod adjustment bar J 39384-1 over end of torque rod.
C. Removing torque rod from adjusting notches.
7. Remove torque rod.
Installation
1. Place torque rod between hinge and shelf.
2. Slide torque rod into hinge and secure with retainer.
IMPORTANT:
MAKE SURE THAT TORQUE ROD IS PROPERLY SEATED BETWEEN HINGE AND SHELF.
3. Replace two hinge retaining bolts from inside of vehicle and hinge nut in rear compartment, but do not fully tighten.
4. Open and close rear compartment lid to make sure torque rod is properly seated.
5. Tighten two retaining bolts in rear window panel. Torque to 30 N-m (22 lb.ft.).
6. Tighten hinge nut. Torque to 30 N-m (22 lb.ft.).
7. Open and close rear compartment lid to make sure torque rod is properly seated.
8. Insert torque rod into adjustment notch by:
A. Inserting torque rod retaining pin J 39384-3 Bonneville into hinge.
B. Inserting torque rod adjusting bar J 39384-1 over end of torque rod.
C. Drawing back on tool and inserting torque rod into appropriate notch.
9. Adjust to desired tension. Refer to "Hinge Adjustment" in this section.
Adjustment - Bonneville Figure 2
1. Support rear compartment lid.
2. Insert torque rod retaining pin J 39384-3 into hinge.
3. Insert torque rod adjustment bar J 39384-1 over end of torque rod.
4. Adjust to one of three positions for desired tension. To decrease the amount of effort needed to raise the lid, reposition end of torque rod in a notch closer to the rear of the car.