2016/12/17 21:07:32
PeterM
That's ok. :)  Easy reference with a low mileage car with a known history.
 
The trick to fitting them is to remove the boot lid and remove one of the hinges.
With the hinge that has been removed dummy fit to car so you are sure the hinge bracket studs are swiveled into the correct position before fitting the torsion rods (It is possible to incorrectly fit the hinge with the studs 180 degrees out).
Fit the torsion rods in a loose position and twist the second hinge to tension everything in up, then plonk the hinge bracket studs into place.
 
Always be careful of your fingers and face just in case something lets go and springs away at you.
 
I fit standard M8 nuts on the hinge bracket studs which screw on quickly and easily until everything is in place and completely safe, then remove one M8 nut at a time and replace with the factory crimped M8 nuts.
 
Might take a couple of attempts until all fits together.
 

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