Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: View Of Body Support Bracket Rod, Tail Pipe Hanger Rod & Tail Pipe Hanger

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Apply a suitable lubricant to the following in order to ease the removal of the hangers (2):
- The exhaust hanger mounting bracket rods (1)
- The tail pipe hanger rods (3)
Pry the tail pipe hangers (2) free from the tail pipe hanger rods (3).
Pry the tail pipe hangers (2) free from the exhaust hanger mounting bracket rods (1).

Fig 2: View Of Stud Plate & Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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