Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: Service and Repair
Exhaust Hanger ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Suitably support the exhaust system.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulator from the exhaust pipe rear hanger bracket.
4. Remove the exhaust pipe rear hanger bolt.
5. Remove the exhaust pipe rear hanger bracket.
6. Suitably support the exhaust system.
7. Remove the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators from the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
8. Loosen the outboard rear bumper impact bar bolt.
9. Remove the inboard rear bumper impact bar bolt.
10. Remove the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the inboard rear bumper impact bar bolt.
- Tighten the rear bumper impact bar bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators to the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
4. Install the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
5. Install the inboard rear bumper impact bar bolt.
- Tighten the rear bumper impact bar bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators to the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
7. Remove the support from the exhaust system.
8. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.
9. Lower the vehicle.