S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 5 Flex Fuel (2001)
Tailgate Hinge: Service and Repair
Endgate Torque Rod Replacement
Endgate Torque Rod Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the bolts that retain the endgate torque rod bracket to the vehicle body.
With the endgate in the closed position, the bolts are accessible underneath the vehicle between the bumper and the vehicle body.
2. Open the endgate.
3. Remove the bolts that retain the endgate torque rod insulator to the endgate.
4. Remove the endgate torque rod.
5. Remove the endgate bracket.
6. Remove the insulator from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the endgate torque rod.
2. Install the endgate bracket.
3. Install the insulator to the vehicle.
