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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Muffler Hangers
    GM892074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the exhaust resonator into the vehicle and install the isolators.
  2. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Muffler Clamp
    GM892071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the clamp and crush the exhaust pipe.
  3. Slide the muffler assembly onto the exhaust resonator and tighten the clamp.
  4. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Exhaust Manifold Pipe-To-Exhaust/Resonator Fasteners
    GM892067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FLEX DECOUPLER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the exhaust resonator to the exhaust manifold pipe and tighten the fasteners.

    Tighten:  Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe-to-resonator bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
  7. Check the entire exhaust system for leaks.