Muffler Hanger Bracket

Removal

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED PRIOR TO LIFTING. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED. MAKE SURE HOIST DOES NOT CONTACT FUEL OR BRAKE LINES.





1. Raise vehicle squarely on a lift.
2. Remove muffler strap fastener.
3. Remove muffler hanger fastener.
4. Remove muffler hanger bracket fasteners.

Installation





1. Install muffler hanger bracket and fasteners.
Torque: 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
2. Install muffler hanger and fastener.
Torque: 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
3. Install muffler, muffler strap and tighten.
Torque: 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)





IMPORTANT: Make sure that after installing the muffler hanger bracket that the system has not shifted rearward allowing contact between the hanger bracket screw (1) and the hanger block. This will cause noise; loosen the muffler strap and shift forward on muffler to eliminate contact- retighten.