Parts for your 1997 Nissan Primera-Exhaust mount

1997 Nissan Primera exhaust-mount: what it does and how to look after it

Technical sources confirm the 1997 Nissan Primera (P11) is fitted with exhaust-mounts (rubber exhaust hangers/insulators). Refer to: Nissan Primera P11 Factory Service Manual (EX – Exhaust System), Nissan Electronic Parts Catalogue (FAST) for P11 series showing “insulator, muffler/exhaust” items, and mainstream fitment catalogues from Walker/Bosal and the Haynes Service and Repair Manual for Nissan Primera P10/P11. These all list the exhaust mounting rubbers that suspend the system from the body.

The exhaust-mount on a 1997 Nissan Primera isn’t just a simple bit of rubber—it’s the quiet hero that holds the exhaust system in place while soaking up vibration. By isolating the muffler and pipes from the chassis, these mounts help keep the cabin calm, stop metal-on-metal knocks over bumps, and protect welds and flanges from fatigue. Over time, heat, road grime, and age harden or crack the rubber, which lets the exhaust sag or swing. That’s when rattles start, the tailpipe sits wonky, or you hear a thud on take-off.

For servicing, it’s smart to eyeball the exhaust-mounts at each service or at least every 15,000 km. On the P11 there are usually several mounts along the system—from the centre section to the rear muffler—so check each one. If the rubber is perished, split, oily, or stretched, replace it as a set in the affected area. Fresh mounts help keep the exhaust aligned, reduce stress on joints, and keep the note tidy.

• Common symptoms: rattles over corrugations, exhaust tapping the body, droopy tailpipe, visible cracks or missing rubber, excess movement when the exhaust is pushed by hand.
• Good practice: use quality heat-resistant mounts (OEM-spec or reputable aftermarket). If one has failed, the neighbours are likely tired too—consider replacing pairs or the group on that section.

1. Safely raise and support the car on stands. Let the exhaust cool.
2. Support the exhaust with a jack and wood block to relieve load.
3. Spritz silicone spray on the hangers, lever the old rubbers off.
4. Match new mounts to the originals, fit fully home on both pegs.
5. Lower, centre the system, and check clearance all round, tighten associated brackets to factory spec per the FSM.

DIY-friendly? Absolutely—most owners can swap mounts in under an hour with basic tools. If the system’s heavy or welded in large sections, a second set of hands helps. When in doubt, a workshop can sort it quickly and cheaply during routine servicing.

Popular questions about 1997 Nissan Primera exhaust-mount

How many exhaust-mounts does a 1997 Primera have?
Most P11s run three to five mounts depending on engine, body style, and whether the system is factory or aftermarket. Expect a hanger near the centre section and one or two around the rear muffler, plus any additional supports near junctions or resonators.

What are the signs an exhaust-mount needs replacing?
Listen for rattles over bumps, a clunk on take-off or over speed humps, or notice the tailpipe sitting off-centre. A quick under-car look will show cracked, stretched, or oily rubber. Excess movement when you push the muffler by hand is another giveaway.

Can the mounts be replaced at home?
Yes—with stands, eye protection, silicone spray, and a pry bar. Support the exhaust, slide off the old rubbers, and fit the new ones. Budget 30–60 minutes. If bolts are rusty or the system is heavy, a workshop can handle it as part of routine servicing.