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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.

Caution: Always wear protective goggles and gloves when removing exhaust parts as falling rust and sharp edges from worn exhaust components could result in serious personal injury.

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


    Object Number: 1670483  Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 694211  Size: SH
  4. Apply a suitable lubricant to the exhaust hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
  5. Pull outward on the exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the exhaust pipe hanger rod.

  6. Object Number: 693562  Size: SH
  7. Remove the rear exhaust hanger to hanger bracket nut. (single exhaust shown, dual exhaust similar).
  8. Apply a suitable lubricant to the rear hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
  9. Pull outward on the rear exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the tail pipe hanger rod.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 693562  Size: SH
  1. Apply a soapy solution to the rear hanger rod and the inner diameter of the rear exhaust hanger in order to ease the installation of the hanger.
  2. Press the rear exhaust hanger over the tail pipe hanger rod.
  3. Position the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket. (single exhaust shown, dual exhaust similar).
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the rear exhaust hanger to hanger bracket nut.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 694211  Size: SH
  7. Apply a soapy solution to the exhaust pipe hanger rod and the inner diameter of the center exhaust hanger in order to ease the installation of the hanger.
  8. Press the exhaust hanger over the exhaust pipe hanger rod.

  9. Object Number: 1670483  Size: SH
  10. Install the exhaust hanger to the rear suspension support bracket bolt.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  12. Lower the vehicle.