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 .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: Cutting Exhaust Resonator Pipe 60 Mm, From Edge Of Muffler Flange

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Make a cut on the exhaust resonator pipe (1), a distance of 60 mm, from the edge of the muffler flange (a).

Fig 2: Rear Exhaust Muffler Bracket Bolts

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If replacing the rear muffler, remove the rear exhaust muffler bracket bolts (1) and lower to the floor.

Fig 3: Exhaust Muffler Clamp Nut

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NOTE: Replace exhaust muffler clamp with a NEW clamp.

Loosen the exhaust muffler clamp (1), from the 3-way catalytic converter.

Fig 4: Exhaust Muffler Isolator

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Remove the exhaust resonator pipe from the exhaust isolator (1).

Fig 5: Exhaust Resonator Pipe

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Carefully lower the exhaust resonator pipe (1) from the vehicle.