Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Protective Goggles and Glove Warning

WARNING:

Exhaust Service Warning

Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Fig 1: Exhaust Pipe And Gasket

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

CAUTION:

Do not bend the exhaust flex pipe more than 10 degrees in any direction. Bending of more than 10 degrees or twisting in a range of ±0.5 degrees will damage the exhaust flex decoupler.

Remove Exhaust Front Pipe Nut (5)
Loosen Exhaust Pipe Clamp (4)
Remove Exhaust Front Pipe (2)
Remove and DISCARD the gasket.(1)