Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair
TORSION BAR-REMOVE AND INSTALL1. REMOVE TORSION BAR
(a) Remove the torsion bar from the center bracket.
(b) Install SST to the torsion bar of the hinge side. SST 09804-24010
(c) Push down on SST and pull the luggage compartment door hinge from the torsion bar.
(d) Slowly lift SST and remove the torsion bar from the torsion bar bracket with the SST.
(e) Remove the torsion bar.
(f) Repeat for the other side.
2. INSTALL TORSION BAR
(a) Insert the torsion bar into the bracket.
HINT: The center bracket opening is the nominal position of the torsion bar. If needed, move the torsion bar to the upper or lower hole to provide the correct luggage door lift.
(b) Install the SST onto the torsion bar of the hinge side. SST 09804-24010
(c) Slowly lift the torsion bar with the SST and place it in the torsion bar bracket.
(d) Slowly push the SST down and install the torsion bar to the hinge.
(e) Slowly lift the SST and install the torsion bar.
(f) Install the torsion bar to the center bracket.
(g) Repeat for the other side.
3. CHECK LUGGAGE DOOR LIFT
- Pop-up distance: 35-100 mm
- Pop-up to 1/2 open: Door should remain in any position.
- Past 1/2 open: Door should open fully by itself.
- Full open position: Door should not easily fall closed.
If adjustment is necessary, refer to step 2a above.