hey guys I was just wondering is there any other way to adjust the tension on the torsion bars in the trunk w/o using the tool as shown in the DIY/Info page? I tried pulling the bars forward but the plastic piece in the middle comes out as well. I want to increase the tension so the trunk pops up higher. Has anyone done this before?

 

As much as I hate posting non helpful comment, I must because I would hate to see a post saying you spend the past week in a hospital. If you have no idea what you're doing, don't mess with it. You can get seriously hurt. Its already dangerous using the tool. Just think how much more dangerous when you're not using the proper tool.

 

agreed. im a tottal DIY guy.... hell i would take apart the head if i had the time... but even i wont touch the damn trunk springs. when i put the aftermarket spoiler on, i had the dealer do the springs. especially after the service manager told me a story about one of his techs needing 11 stiches in his face from that ****.

 

I did it and its no biggie, just be careful where your fingers and eyes are. Wear leather gloves and polycarbonate eyeprotection just in case.

I moved the rods back with just the help and leverage of a long (12" or so) socket wrench handle. Work just on one side then the other. The plastic clip does pop out in the process but you just push it back into the hole after you are done with the job. Total time is about 5 min.

 

Gentlemen, please leave the torsion spring replacement/adjustment to the professionals, if you don't know what you're doing. The springs are under high tension. Many years ago, I tried to replace those in an Accord, and almost lost my fingers when they were caught between the sharp metal latch and the spring.

 

True!!!



Plus, wouldn't you rather spend $5 & make your job easier or put yourself in great danger by saving $5???

 

I mean no offense, but if yo've got your fingers anywhere near the edges of the rods where they grab on, the you REALLY shouldnt be messin' with the spring rods. If you are mechanically inclined, and are careful to respect what can happen to you while you are working on them, its really a very simple task. Its not really about saving $90 in labor (i dont know where you live, but the dealer charges $90/hr by me, 1 hr minimum --- not $5.) its about saving alot of time by not having to go and schedule an appointment with the dealer, and then sit around all morning in the reception area waiting for them to get around to your car. Again, I dont know about where you live, but the dealer by me isnt giving out loaner cars for the day to adjust the trunk spring tension.

 

There is no need to go to the dealers to replace/adjust the trunk springs. Most body shops are capable of performing such a "simple task", without the wait and $$$.