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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
    Fig 1: View Of Exhaust System
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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Install adjustable jack stands under the front and rear of the intermediate pipe.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Muffler Band Clamps
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  3. Loosen the exhaust muffler band clamps (2, 5).
  4. Separate the left and right tailpipe/muffler assemblies from the intermediate pipe.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Exhaust Pipe Hanger & Bolts
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  5. Remove the exhaust pipe hanger lower bolts (3).
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Intermediate Exhaust Pipe, Exhaust Manifold Nuts & Exhaust Seal
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  6. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts (2).
  7. Lower the jack stands.
  8. Remove the intermediate pipe from the jack stands.
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