Applies To Cars Without A Tow Hitch

Fig 1: Removing Screws In The Bracket

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NOTE:

Two mechanics are needed for this step.

Remove the screws in the bracket underneath the left side member.
Pull out the exhaust pipe at the front joint and place to one side.
The rubber mounting with bracket will not be reused. New ones are in the kits. The screws will be reused.
Place the exhaust system to one side. New system in the kit.
Remove the gasket at the front joint and discard it. New nuts and new gasket will be used at installation.

Fig 2: Removing Towing Eyelet

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Remove the two screws in the bracket for the towing eyelet. The screws will be reused. Place the towing eyelet to one side. New one found in the kit.

Fig 3: Installing Mounting Bracket and Rubber

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Take the left-hand mounting bracket from mounting kit exhaust system for cars without tow hitch and rubber mounting part no. 9186408 from installation kit exhaust system 8, 6 or 5 cyl and install the rubber mounting on it.
Install the unit under the side member and install existing screws. Do not tighten hard yet.

Fig 4: Install The New Towing Eyelet

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Take the new towing eyelet from installation kit exhaust system for cars without tow hitch and rubber mounting part no. 9186408 from installation kit exhaust system 8, 6 or 5 cyl and install the rubber mounting again on it.
Install the unit under the side member and install existing screws. Do not tighten hard yet.