Deck Lids Torsion Bar - Deck Lid Closes Too Easily
NO: 23-36-97GROUP: Body
DATE: Jun. 13, 1997
SUBJECT:
Deck Lid Torsion Bar Tension
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-35-96 DATED MAY 31, 1996 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1996 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-97010). ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE PART, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND MODEL ADDITIONS.
MODELS:
1993 - **1997** (LH) Intrepid
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Owners whose vehicles are frequently parked on steep inclines (front of vehicle higher than rear), exposed to high winds or snow build-up on deck lid, or have installed an aftermarket deck lid spoiler may experience a tendency for the deck lid to close too easily (not remain open) from full open position.
DIAGNOSIS:
If owner complains of or vehicle exhibits any of these conditions, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
**1 04624556AB Bar, Deck Lid Torsion Right**
**1 04624557AB Bar, Deck Lid Torsion Left**
**REPAIR PROCEDURE:**
This bulletin involves adjusting and/or replacing the deck lid torsion bars with revised parts.
1. Inspect the torsion bar setting as shown in Figure 1. If torsion bars are not set one notch beyond the "HIGH" setting use a vise grip locked on the end of the torsion bar and move the bar to the highest setting. If more tension is desired or torsion bars are already set one notch beyond the "HIGH" setting, proceed to step # 2.
2. Support deck lid with a suitable prop device.
WARNING:
USE EXTREME CARE WHEN PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING STEP. THE TORSION BARS ARE UNDER GREAT PRESSURE AND CAN RELEASE SUDDENLY, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
3. Using a vice grip plier locked on the end of the torsion bar, release bar from adjustment groove on hinge.
4. Disengage torsion bar from hinge on opposite side of vehicle.
5. Separate torsion bar from vehicle.
6. Repeat procedure on second torsion bar.
7. Engage new torsion bar into hinge.
8. Using a vise grip pliers locked on the end of the torsion bar, position torsion bar in the one notch beyond "HIGH" setting.
9. Repeat procedure on second torsion bar.
10. If spring tension is too high, move one or both torsion bars to lower setting until desired spring tension is achieved.
NOTE:
OWNERS SHOULD BE CAUTIONED THAT THE INCREASED TENSION MAY CAUSE THE DECK LID TO POP-UP WITH GREATER FORCE UNDER NORMAL DECK LID LOAD CONDITIONS.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-40-05-92 Adjust Torsion Bars 0.2 Hrs.
23-40-05-93 Replace & Adjust Torsion Bars 0.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment
P8 - New Part