Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket Replacement

Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).

Notice: Refer to Catalytic Converter Movement Notice (Catalytic Converter Movement Notice).

2. Support the exhaust system.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators from the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.




4. Loosen the outboard rear bumper impact bar bolt.
5. Remove the inboard rear bumper impact bar bolt.
6. Remove the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the inboard and the outboard rear bumper impact bar bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators to the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
4. Remove the support from the exhaust system.
5. Inspect the exhaust system for underbody contact.
6. Lower the vehicle.