For 1990-2009 cars

1. The exhaust system hangers minimize noise transfer. Vibration and noise can be transmitted into the vehicle under the following conditions:

• | System contact with the body

• | A restricted hanger

2. Position the clamps and the insulator so that the hanger is vertical, when the exhaust system is at operating temperature.
3. Inspect that the brackets are horizontal.
4. Use heat in front of the rear suspension, in order to reposition the pipes if necessary.
5. Do not use an acetylene torch near the fuel tank.
6. Inspect that the support brackets are horizontal.
7. Inspect that the clearance between the frame members and the floor pan is a minimum of 15 mm (5/8 in) after the following procedures:

• | Hanger adjustment

• | Pipe positioning

8. Tighten all clamps according to the specified torques. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
9. Inspect that the weight of the system is evenly distributed according to the equal deflection at each hanger on the following components:

• | The brackets

• | The hangers

10. Ensure that the exhaust sytem has the proper clearances. Refer to Exhaust System Clearances .