Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Adjustment

Tools Required 

J 41358-A  Torque Rod Adjuster

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Rod Adjuster
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1. Ensure the torque rod is properly positioned across the vehicle at the pivot points.
2. Use the J 41358-A  in order to install the torque rod to the adjustment notch on the hinge.
3. Inspect the operating effort.

   As necessary, adjust the torque rod by completing the following steps:

   1. Open the rear compartment lid.
   2. Position the end of the torque rod on the hinge as necessary.
      • Moving the torque rod to a lower notch on the hinge increases the effort in raising the lid, but decreases the effort in closing the lid.
      • Moving the torque rod to a higher notch on the hinge decreases the effort in raising the lid, but increases the effort in closing the lid.