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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .

CAUTION:

Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Review the exhaust system cutting instructions. Refer to Exhaust System Cutting .
  3. Support the exhaust muffler.
    4. Fig 1: Exhaust Rear Muffler Cutting Positions
    GM2501280Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Note the dent mark (1) around the exhaust pipe.
  5. Cut the exhaust muffler from the exhaust rear muffler with a suitable tool at the marked position (1).
    6. Fig 2: Exhaust Muffler, Gasket & Nuts
    GM2538023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the 2 nuts (3).
  7. Unsupport and remove the exhaust muffler (1).
  8. Remove and DISCARD the gasket (2).
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