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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. Remove the underbody brace - rear V-rod. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Rear V-Rod .
  3. Support the exhaust pipe.
  4. For exhaust cutting instructions refer to Exhaust System Cutting .
    5. Fig 1: Dent Marks
    GM2717004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Note the dent marks (1) around the exhaust pipe.
    6. Fig 2: Exhaust Rear Muffler At Marked Position
    GM2725900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Cut the exhaust pipe from the exhaust rear muffler at the marked position (1), using the CH-6614  cutter (2).
    7. Fig 3: Exhaust Pipe
    GM2882947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the 2 nuts (4).
  8. Remove the exhaust hanger insulator (1).
  9. Unsupport and remove the exhaust pipe (3) from the exhaust particulate filter (6) and the exhaust rear muffler (2).
  10. Remove and DISCARD the gasket (5).
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