S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 5 Flex Fuel (2001)
Rear Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (Pickup)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the license plate lamps.
2. Remove the license plate from the bumper.
3. Remove the step pad from the bumper.
4. Remove the nuts and the bolts that retain the bumper impact bar to the bumper brackets.
5. Remove the bumper impact bar from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the bumper impact bar to the vehicle as follows:
1. Position the bumper impact bar on the bumper brackets so that the holes in the impact bar are aligned with the bracket holes.
2. Install 2 bolt plates and 4 nuts on top of the impact bar.
3. Install 2 bolt and nuts through the bottom of the impact bar.
Tighten the rear bumper impact bar nuts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
2. Install the license plate to the bumper.
3. Install the license plate lamps.
4. Install the step pad to the bumper.
