Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 1346

REAR END 7J-1
SECTION 7 J
NOTICE: The anti-theft label found on some major body panels, engines, and transmissions must be masked
prior to painting, rustproofing, undercoating, etc. The mask
must
be removed following the above operations.
Failure to keep the label clean and readable may result in liability for violation of Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention
Standard, and subject the vehicle owner to possible suspicion that the part was stolen.
NOTICE:
Care must be taken when servicing any fiberglass (SMC) panel or components. Fasteners retaining
such panels or components must be hand started to prevent damage to fiberglass parts. Always use the specified
torque values given for SMC parts to assure safe and proper retention.
CONTENTS
Rear Compartment Lid 7J-1
Rear Compartment Hinge 7J-1
Rear Compartment Torque Rods 7J-2
Rear Compartment Striker 7J-3
Rear Compartment Lid Lock Assembly .......... 7J-3
Rear Compartment Lock Cylinder 7J-4
Remote Control Deck Lid Release
Solenoid 7J-4
Rear Compartment Ajar Switch 7J-4
REAR COMPARTMENT LID
4 - >
2.
3.
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1.
2.
3.
Remove or Disconnect (Figure 1J
Important
Before removing lid, mark position by scribing
around hinge on lid for correct reinstallation
alignment.
CAUTION: Torque rod bolts are under
tension. Follow steps under rear
compartment hinge removal and
reinstallation when removing these
bolts as personal injury or damage to
the vehicle could result.
Electrical connector - remote control deck lid
release at left hinge (if equipped).
Bolts (1)
Lid
Install or Connect (Figure 1)
Lid, align with scribe marks
Screws (1)
Electrical connector
Inspect
1?
Close lid carefully and check for proper
alignment.
REAR COMPARTMENT HINGE
U-+\ Remove or Disconnect (Figure 2)
Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment 7J-4
Rear Compartment Weatherstrip 7J-6
Rear Compartment Liner ........... 7J-6
Tail Lamp Assembly 7J-6
Luggage Carrier Assembly 7J-7
Spoiler 7J-7
Rear Fascia ,.. 7J-7
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 7J-9
Tools Required:
2 - 12" x 12" x 1/2" plywood boards
2 - 1-3/8" x 1-3/8" x 4" wood blocks
1 - 1 " inside diameter pipe 18" long
CAUTION:
To prevent possible
personal injury or damage to the
vehicle, tape plywood board to rear
glass above hinge area (Fig. 6). Also,
install wood blocks between hinge
and torque rod as shown in Figure 4
when opening lid.
NOTICE:
Cover rear portion of rear roof panel
with fender cover to prevent damage to body
finish.
1. Rear compartment lid
2. Rear compartment side cover panels
3. Carburetor air intake duct (for left hinge)
4. Screw (2, Fig. 1) using tool J-35808 or equivalent
5. Nuts (5, Fig. 1)
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Place pipe over end of torque rod (Fig. 5)
• Remove top nut (Fig. 5)
• Hold tension on rod with pipe (Fig. 5) while
removing wood block and lower nut.
6. Hinge (4) - allow torque rod to rotate forward
and rest against plywood.
• 4 -
2.
3.
Install
or Connect (Figure
2)
Hinge (4) - place pipe over rod and hold tension
on rod (Fig. 5) while installing hinge.
Nuts (5)
Wood block between hinge and rod. With block
in place, remove pipe.
Screw (2, Fig. 1) using tool J-35808 or equivalent