GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1996 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Exhaust 🢒 Exhaust Pipe Dampener Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

    2. Important: Note the position of the damper.

  2. Remove the nuts from the damper clamp.
  3. Remove the exhaust mass damper.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Install the damper to the position as noted.

  1. Install the exhaust mass damper.
  2. Install the nuts to the damper clamp.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Lower the vehicle.