Dealer Technical Bulletin 68-T-7 – Disengaging of Some 1968 Tempest Station Wagon Tailgate Torque Rods

The following parts are necessary:

1. Nylon wedge plate — Part No. 4523859 [FS] (Gp. No. 14.090)
2. Two screws — Part No. 9417929 [F] (Gp. No. 8.900)
   (If above screws unavailable, use No. 8–3/8″ zinc bright pan-head tapping screws.)
3. Locating template — on reverse side of original bulletin (see the scan below)

Installation Instructions

1. Open tailgate to expose torque rod retainer.
2. Remove torque rod retainer screws located on the lock pillar hinge right side.
3. Locate template (reverse side of bulletin) against lock pillar to the rear of the tailgate hinge surface.
4. Drill two holes, 1/8″ in diameter, in body pillar where indicated on template.
5. Remove template and install nylon wedge to lock pillar with elongated hole forward.
6. Reinstall torque rod in tailgate and torque retainer on the body lock pillar. Operate tailgate several times to assure proper operation.

Note: The template (scan reverse side) also shows nylon wedge plate #4523859 and attaching screw locations (Screw Part #9418802).

This is a transcription of the original dealer bulletin for easier reading and search. The complete original scan is shown below, including the figures.