Installation Procedure

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Install the torque rod to the compartment lid hinge arm (4).

Fig 1: Installing Torque Rod
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Use the J 39719 , J 39384-10 or the equivalent (6) in order to remove the torque rod (5) from the adjusting notch. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 2: Aligning Torque Rod
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Adjust the operating effort by adjusting the rear compartment torque rods.
Use the following procedure:
1. Reposition the end of the torque rod (5) to a lower adjusting notch in order to obtain the following results:
  - Increase the amount of effort needed in order to raise the compartment lid.
  - Decrease the amount of effort needed in order to close the compartment lid.
2. Reposition the end of the torque rod (5) to a higher adjusting notch in order to obtain the following results:
  - Decrease the amount of effort needed in order to raise the compartment lid.
  - Increase the amount of effort needed in order to close the compartment lid.