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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the left rear tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the left rear inner wheelwell housing. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement - Rear in Body Rear End.
  4. Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper in Bumpers.
  5. Support the left exhaust tail pipe with a suitable jack.
  6. Remove the tail pipe insulator.
  7. Scribe the location marks on the frame around the exhaust hanger bracket.
  8. Grind off the heads of the rivets retaining exhaust hanger to frame.
  9. Pry lightly on the exhaust hanger to remove from the frame.
  10. Using a hammer or punch knock, rivet the stems into the frame.
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