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Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning

NOTE:

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

    Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Hanger To Rear Suspension Support Bracket Bolt
    GM1670483Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the exhaust hanger to the rear suspension support bracket bolt.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Pipe Hanger Rod & Center Exhaust Hanger
    GM694211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the exhaust hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
  4. Pull outward on the exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the exhaust pipe hanger rod.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Rear Exhaust Hanger To Hanger Bracket Nuts
    GM1670485Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the rear exhaust hanger to hanger bracket nut.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Exhaust Hanger & Tail Pipe Hanger Rod
    GM722481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Apply a suitable lubricant to the rear 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.
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