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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 786654  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Pry the front exhaust hanger (1) free from the rear suspension hanger rod (2).
  3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the exhaust hangers rod (3) in order to ease the removal of the hanger (1).
  4. Pry the front exhaust hanger (1) free from the exhaust hangers rod (3).

  5. Object Number: 786656  Size: SH
  6. Apply a suitable lubricant to the following in order to ease the removal of the hanger (2):
  7. • The body support bracket rod (1)
    • The tail pipe hanger rods (3)
  8. Pry the tail pipe hangers (2) free from the tail pipe hanger rods (3).
  9. Pry the tail pipe hanger (2) free from the body support bracket rod (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 786656  Size: SH
  1. Apply a soapy solution to the following in order to ease the installation of the hanger:
  2. • The body support bracket rod (1)
    • The inner diameter of the tail pipe hangers (2)
    • The tail pipe hanger rods (3)
  3. Press the tail pipe hangers (2) over the tail pipe hanger rods (3).
  4. Press the tail pipe hanger (2) over the body support bracket rod (1).

  5. Object Number: 786654  Size: SH
  6. Apply a soapy solution to the exhaust hangers rod (3) and the inner diameter of the front exhaust hanger (1) in order to ease the installation of the hanger (1).
  7. Press the front exhaust hangers (1) over the exhaust hangers rod (3).
  8. Press the front exhaust hangers (1) over the rear suspension hanger rod (2).
  9. Lower the vehicle.