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 Front Exhaust, Rear Suspension & Exhaust Pipe Hanger Rods

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Pry the front exhaust hanger (1) free from the rear suspension hanger rod (2).
Apply a suitable lubricant to the exhaust pipe hanger rod (3) in order to ease the removal of the hanger (1).
Pry the front exhaust hanger (1) free from the exhaust pipe hanger rod (3).

Fig 2: View Of Body Support Bracket Rod, Tail Pipe Hanger Rod & Tail Pipe Hanger

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