Rear Compartment Lid - Torque Rod Adjustment
Bulletin No. I 83-82File In Group 10
Number 51
Date May '83
REAR COMPARTMENT LID TORQUE ROD ADJUSTMENT ON 1983 ELDORADOS
Should it become necessary to adjust the torque rods on a 1983 Eldorado, the following procedure may be used.
FIGURE 1 - Rear Compartment Lid Torque Rod:
1. Remove the rear compartment lid and rear compartment front (tulip) panel as outlined in Section 7, page 7-9 of the 1983 Fisher Body Service Manual for B-C-D-E-G-K styles.
2. Using locking type pliers (see Figure 1), disengage left torque rod end from right hinge assembly.
3. Reposition left end of torque rod in upper location and re-engage end of torque rod in right hinge assembly.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on right torque rod, left hinge.
5. Install deck lid and check for proper operation. Replace all previously removed parts as outlined in Section 7, page 7-10 of the 1983 Fisher Body Service Manual.
For warranty purposes, use Operation No. B5460 at .7 hour, right side, and B5461 at .7 hour, left side. Add 1.1 hours if equipped with fabric roof.