Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket Replacement

Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (Exhaust Service Warning).

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning).


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




2. Apply a suitable lubricant to the following in order to ease the removal of the hangers (2):

* The left exhaust hanger mounting bracket rod (1)
* The tail pipe hanger rods (3)

3. Pry the tail pipe hangers (2) free from the tail pipe hanger rods (3).
4. Pry the tail pipe hangers (2) free from the exhaust hanger mounting bracket rods (1).




5. Remove the nuts securing the rear energy absorber and the exhaust hanger mounting bracket (2) to the rear compartment rail.
6. Remove the stud plate (1) from the rear energy absorber.
7. Remove the exhaust hanger mounting bracket from the rear energy absorber.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the exhaust hanger mounting bracket (2) between the rear energy absorber and the stud plate (1).
Insert the stud plate (1) through the exhaust hanger mounting bracket (2), the rear energy absorber and the rear compartment rail.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the nuts securing the rear energy absorber and the exhaust hanger mounting bracket (2) to the rear compartment rail. Tighten the bumper nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




3. Apply a soapy solution to the following in order to ease the installation of the hangers:

* The left exhaust hanger mounting bracket rod (1)
* The inner diameter of the tail pipe hangers (2)
* The tail pipe hanger rods (3)

4. Press the tail pipe hangers (2) over the tail pipe hanger rods (3).
5. Press the tail pipe hangers (2) over the exhaust hanger mounting bracket rods (1).
6. Lower the vehicle.