Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Lower the rear axle to allow for removal of the exhaust muffler and pipe as an assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .
- Remove the rear exhaust muffler bracket bolts (1).
- Loosen the exhaust muffler clamp (1), from the 3-way catalytic converter.
- Remove the exhaust pipe from the exhaust isolator (1).
- Carefully remove the exhaust pipe and muffler assembly from the vehicle.
WARNING:
Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
WARNING:
Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning .
NOTE:
Replace exhaust muffler clamp with a NEW clamp.