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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 ION 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 863994 Size: SH

    Caution:  When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  1. Prop the compartment lid in the full-open position.

    2. Notice: Use a Snapon™ large square flat screwdriver #SSD412A or equivalent in order to remove the torque rods from the adjusting notch. Wrap the tip of the screwdriver with tape to prevent scratching the spaceframe.

  2. Position the screwdriver between the torque rod ends.
  3. Lift up the screwdriver to release the torque rods from the adjusting notch.

    4. Object Number: 863993 Size: SH
  4. Remove the torque rod from the rear compartment lid hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 863993 Size: SH
  1. Install the torque rod to the rear compartment lid hinge.

    2. Object Number: 863994 Size: SH
  2. Use a Snapon™ large square flat screwdriver #SSD412A or equivalent in order to engage the torque rod to the adjusting notch.
    3. • For rear compartment lids with spoilers, use the lower adjusting notch.
    • For rear compartment lids without spoilers, use the middle adjusting notch.
  3. Open and close the rear compartment lid several times to ensure that the torque rods are properly seated.