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FRONT END
FRONT COMPARTMENT-CORVAIR
DESCRIPTION
Each front compartment lid hinge assembly em-
ploys the use of an individual torque rod which acts
as a counterbalance and hold-open for the lid.
Notches are provided in the torque rod retainer for
adjustment of the rods.
The front compartment lid lock assembly consists
of a side action snap-bolt mechanism equipped with
a safety latch and is secured to a support on the
front end panel. The end of the lock assembly acts
as a guide by entering the striker when the lid is in
a closed position.
A single section cement-on type front compartment
weatherstrip is used on all styles.
FRONT COMPARTMENT LID
Removal and Installation
1. Open lid and place a protective cover over sur-
faces of front compartment opening to prevent
damage to painted areas.
2. Scribe (pencil) location of hinge straps on
inner panel.
3. With the aid of a helper, remove hinge to lid
attaching bolts from each hinge and remove lid.
(See Fig. 5-17).
4. To install, align hinges to lid within scribe
marks and reverse removal procedure.
Adjustments
1. Adjustments to the front compartment lid may
be made forward or rearward and side to side
in body opening by loosening hinge to upper
shroud attaching bolts at each hinge. Adjust
hinge as required and secure bolts (See Fig.
5-18).
2. To adjust the lid up or down at one or both
sides, install shims between the hinge strap
and lid as follows:
a. To raise rear edge of lid at hinge area,
place shim between hinge strap and lid
inner panel at rear attaching bolt (Fig.
5-17).
b. To lower rear edge of lid at hinge area,
place shim between hinge strap and lid
inner panel at front attaching bolt (Fig.
5-17).
3. Check front compartment lid lock to insure
proper engagement with striker.
FRONT COMPARTMENT LID
TORQUE RODS
The torque rod removal and installation tool,
J 21928 is designed to remove, replace or reset
tension for one or both rods without removing the
S E M B L Y T O B O D Y B O L J S j ^ :
Fig. 5-17—Front Compartment Weatherstrip and Front
Compartment Lid Attaching Bolts
Fig. 5-18—Front Compartment Lid Hinge Removal
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