Removal Procedure

WARNING: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.

WARNING: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning .

WARNING: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Lower the rear suspension to gain clearance for the exhaust system removal. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .

Fig 1: Exhaust Muffler Clamp Nut

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Loosen the exhaust muffler clamp nut (1).
Remove the exhaust muffler from the catalytic converter (2).
Remove the rear exhaust muffler (1) from the rear exhaust hanger isolators (2)..

Fig 2: Exhaust Muffler Isolator

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Remove the exhaust muffler isolator (1) from the exhaust isolator rod.

Fig 3: Exhaust Muffler Assembly

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With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the exhaust muffler assembly (1).