Parts for your 2010 Nissan Serena-Exhaust mount

2010 Nissan Serena exhaust-mount — what it does and how to look after it

Yes, the 2010 Nissan Serena uses exhaust mounts (also called exhaust hangers or insulators). This is confirmed by Nissan’s Electronic Service Manual for the C25/C26 Serena exhaust section and the Nissan FAST parts catalogue, which list multiple rubber “insulator–exhaust” pieces supporting the front pipe, centre section and rear muffler. Aftermarket parts diagrams for the same model also show several rubber hangers along the system. So, an exhaust-mount is absolutely relevant on this vehicle.

The exhaust-mount’s job is simple but crucial: suspend the Serena’s exhaust so it sits at the right height and angle, absorb engine and road vibrations, and keep the pipe and muffler from knocking on the body, subframe or rear bumper. Good mounts stop droning in the cabin, protect the flex joint from stress, and help maintain gasket and flange alignment to reduce leaks.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the mounts every 10,000–15,000 km or at each oil service. Heat, age and road grime harden or crack the rubber. Tell-tales include a sagging tailpipe, thumps over bumps, rattles at start-up, or the muffler sitting off-centre. If one mount is perished, check the rest along the exhaust path.

• Support the exhaust with a jack and timber before removing any hanger.
• Use silicone spray to slide old rubbers off the pegs, avoid levering on thin brackets.
• Match new hangers to the originals (length and hole orientation matter).
• Refit, then check clearances to the bumper, crossmember, sway bar and heat shields.
• Tighten any brackets to the torque values in the Nissan ESM and road test for knocks.

Replace in pairs where practical, and use OE-spec or high-temp aftermarket rubbers. If a broken hanger let the system hang low, also inspect the flex pipe, O2 sensor wiring, and flange gaskets. A dab of anti-seize on hanger pegs helps the next service, and replacing rusty clamps or brackets at the same time can save headaches later. The parts are inexpensive and the job is usually quick for a workshop, making it an easy win for comfort and longevity on a 2010 Serena.

Popular questions

How often should exhaust mounts be replaced on a 2010 Nissan Serena?
There’s no fixed interval. Check them at every service. In typical Aussie and Kiwi conditions they often last 5–10 years, but heat, towing, corrugations and coastal air can shorten that. Replace at the first signs of cracking, sagging or noise.

Can the Serena be driven with a broken exhaust mount?
Short, gentle trips may be possible, but it’s risky. A loose system can stress the flex joint, crack welds, melt the rear bumper, or damage O2 sensor wiring. Secure it temporarily and get the mount replaced as soon as you can.

Which exhaust mounts fit the 2010 Serena?
Use OE-spec “insulator–exhaust” hangers matched to the C25/C26 platform and your VIN. There are usually different pieces for the front/centre and rear muffler positions, so check location-specific fitment or ask a parts supplier to match them by VIN.