Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1819

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Trunk Lid
Trunk Lid Torsion Bar Replacement
Special Tools Required
Torsion bar assembly tool 07AAF-SNAA100
1. Remove the torsion bars (A) from the torsion bar
center clip (B).
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2. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Remove the
torsion bars with the torsion bar assembly tool
from both trunk lid hinges. First remove the left
torsion bar (A), then remove the right torsion bar
(B).
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20-250
A
B
A B
07AAF-SNAA100
3. Remove the torsion bar center clip (A) from the
body.
4. Install the torsion bars in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
• The shapes of the right torsion bar (A) and the
left torsion bar (B) are shown. Install the torsion
bars properly.
• Adjust the torsion bars forward or rearward with
the torsion bar assembly tool.
• Positions where each torsion bar was installed in
the factory are following:
– Left torsion bar: Normal position
– Right torsion bar: Normal position
• Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks
securely.
A
(2-door)
A
(4-door)
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A
B
(2-door)
B
(4-door)
=Normal position
=Higher tension
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