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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the exhaust hanger mounting bracket (2) between the rear energy absorber and the stud plate (1).
    Fig 1: Positioning Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket Between Rear Energy Absorber And Stud Plate
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  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the bumper nuts securing the rear energy absorber and the exhaust hanger mounting bracket (2) to the rear compartment rail.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bumper nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  4. Fig 2: Installing Hangers
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  5. Apply a soapy solution to the following in order to ease the installation of the hangers:
    • The exhaust hanger mounting bracket rods (1)
    • The inner diameter of the tail pipe hangers (2)
    • The tail pipe hanger rods (3)
  6. Press the tail pipe hangers (2) over the tail pipe hanger rods (3).
  7. Press the tail pipe hangers (2) over the exhaust hanger mounting bracket rods (1).
  8. Lower the vehicle.