Muffler Hangers Replacement(Muffler Rear Hanger Bracket)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators from the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.





3. Remove the inboard rear bumper impact bar bolt(s).
4. Loosen the lower outboard rear bumper impact bar bolt(s) (1, 4).
5. Remove the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket(s) (2, 3).

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the exhaust muffler hanger bracket(s) to the lower outboard rear bumper impact bar bolt(s).
2. Install the inboard rear bumper impact bar bolt(s).
3. Tighten the rear bumper impact bar bolts.
Tighten the rear bumper impact bar bolts to 25 Nm (18.4 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators to the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
5. Lower the vehicle.