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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1544741  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the exhaust insulators (1) from the exhaust system (2) and the hanger bracket(s) as required.

  3. Object Number: 1544740  Size: SH
  4. Remove the exhaust hanger bolts (2) and hanger (1), if required.

  5. Object Number: 1681417  Size: SH
  6. Remove the catalytic converter hanger bolts and hanger, if required.

  7. Object Number: 1681419  Size: SH
  8. Remove the tail pipe hanger bolts and hanger, if required.

  9. Object Number: 1681420  Size: SH
  10. Remove the tail pipe hanger bolts and hanger, if required.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1681420  Size: SH
  1. Install the tail pipe hanger and bolts, if required.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1681419  Size: SH
  3. Install the tail pipe hanger and bolts, if required.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1681417  Size: SH
  5. Install the catalytic converter hanger and bolts, if required.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1544740  Size: SH
  7. Install the exhaust system hanger (1) and bolts (2), if required.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1544741  Size: SH
  9. Install the exhaust insulators (1) to the exhaust system (2) and the hanger bracket(s) as required.
  10. Lower the vehicle.