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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION: Refer to PROTECTIVE GOGGLES & GLOVE CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  2. Support the exhaust pipe and muffler.
  3. Cut (1) the exhaust pipe as close as possible to the welded portion (2) of the muffler using a suitable cut off tool.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Mark On Muffler
    G02553316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nut securing the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.
  5. Remove the muffler from the vehicle.
  6. Apply a suitable lubricant to the tail pipe hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
  7. Pull outward on the rear exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the tail pipe hanger rod.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Exhaust Hanger From Rear Exhaust Hanger Bracket - Muffler Replacement
    G02553317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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