Removal Procedure
NOTE:
Servicing of the mufflers, resonator or pipe requires the replacement of the exhaust system as a complete assembly.
- Remove the oxygen sensor wiring harness heat shield. Refer to Oxygen Sensor Wiring Harness Heat Shield Replacement .
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Remove the HO2S.
- Remove the muffler to exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
- Suitably support the exhaust system.
- Remove the exhaust hanger to the rear suspension support bracket bolts.
- Remove the rear exhaust hanger bracket to the rear compartment side rail bolts (1).
- With the aid of an assistant, lower and remove the exhaust system.
- Remove and discard the muffler to exhaust manifold pipe gasket.
- Remove the rear exhaust hanger to hanger bracket nuts.
- Remove the rear exhaust hanger brackets.