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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the rear bumper impact bar bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18.4 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Rear Bumper Impact Bar Bolts
    G01759753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators to the muffler and the rear hanger bracket.
    Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Pipe Rear Hanger Insulators To Muffler & Rear Hanger Bracket
    G01759754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.
  5. Install the exhaust pipe hanger bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18.4 lb ft).

  6. Install the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulator to the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.
  7. Remove the support from the exhaust system.
  8. Inspect the exhaust system for underbody contact.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Installing Exhaust Pipe Rear Hanger Insulator To Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket
    G01759755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.