Dec 11, 2013 Update

OK, a couple of beers and researching how to remove the trunk torsion springs, I went outside and dove into the project.  I went out to study the situation and one thing led to another and before I knew it, I was able to remove the trunk torsion springs without doing any damage:

IMG_0498 IMG_0499 IMG_0500Basically what I did was to move each side to the lowest notch using a socket over the bar, then I removed the springs from the middle catch, and finally removed the springs from the last hooks using some vice grips and screw drivers.  I would suggest protecting the windows and body when doing this as they are under a lot of tension.  One person can do this, but an extra set of hands would make it easier.

 

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