Removal Procedure

Service the exhaust hangers individually in order to retain the support of the exhaust system.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the bolt securing the center exhaust hanger to the rear suspension support bracket.
   Fig 1: Removing Center Exhaust Hanger To Rear Suspension Support Bracket Nuts

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3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the exhaust pipe hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
4. Pull outward on the center exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the exhaust pipe hanger rod.
   Fig 2: Removing Center Exhaust Hanger

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5. Remove the nut securing the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.
   Fig 3: Removing Rear Exhaust Hanger

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6. Apply a suitable lubricant to the tail pipe hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
7. Pull outward on the rear exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the tail pipe hanger rod.
   Fig 4: Removing Tail Pipe Hanger

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