Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Support the exhaust muffler.





3. Remove the exhaust pipe hanger nut.





4. Remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
5. Remove the exhaust muffler interior hanger bracket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the exhaust muffler interior hanger bracket.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
^ Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts to 9.5 Nm (84 inch lbs.).





3. Install the exhaust pipe hanger nut.
^ Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the support from the exhaust muffler.
5. Lower the vehicle.