Trunk lid torsion bars?

2004 CADILLAC SLS
176,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Replacing torsion bars procedure
Dec 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Yep, these can be tough so be careful when working on these. Here is how the trunk lift torsion bars are replaced. Check out the images (below). Please upload an image or a short video in your response
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Dec 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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