Exhaust Resonator: Service and Repair

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RESONATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID

CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.

CAUTION: Oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See Lifting.

2. Remove and discard the 2 resonator nuts.

- To install, tighten to 47 Nm {4.7 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}.

3. Remove and discard the resonator exhaust hanger and remove the resonator.

- Discard the gasket.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Install a new resonator gasket and nuts.