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Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Join the muffler and the exhaust pipe together.
  2. Install the muffler clamp. Do not tighten at this time.
    Fig 1: Installing Muffler Clamp - Muffler Replacement
    G02553318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply a soapy solution to the tail pipe hanger rod and the inner diameter of the rear exhaust hanger in order to ease the installation of the hanger.
  4. Press the rear exhaust hanger over the tail pipe hanger rod.
  5. Position the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the nut securing the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear exhaust hanger nut to 30 N.m (22 ft. lb.).

  7. Align the muffler to the vehicle, ensuring the rear tail pipe opening is positioned horizontally.
  8. Tighten the muffler clamp previously installed in step 2.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the muffler clamp nuts to 40 N.m (30 ft. lb.).

  9. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Exhaust Hanger To Rear Exhaust Hanger Bracket - Muffler Replacement
    G02553319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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