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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 408 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSEXHAUST HANGER MOUNTING BRACKET REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Stud Plate & Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket
    GM785726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the exhaust hanger mounting bracket (2) between the rear energy absorber and the stud plate (1).

    Insert the stud plate (1) through the exhaust hanger mounting bracket (2), the rear energy absorber and the rear compartment rail.

    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the nuts securing the rear energy absorber and the exhaust hanger mounting bracket (2) to the rear compartment rail. Tighten the bumper nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Body Support Bracket Rod, Tail Pipe Hanger Rod & Tail Pipe Hanger
    GM786656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply a soapy solution to the following in order to ease the installation of the hangers:
    • The left exhaust hanger mounting bracket rod (1)
    • The inner diameter of the tail pipe hangers (2)
    • The tail pipe hanger rods (3)
  4. Press the tail pipe hangers (2) over the tail pipe hanger rods (3).
  5. Press the tail pipe hangers (2) over the exhaust hanger mounting bracket rods (1).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
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