Removal Procedure
IMPORTANT:
The originally equipped, welded exhaust extension pipe can be cut and reused when installing a service muffler, if the extension pipe is in acceptable condition.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Support the exhaust muffler.
- Cut the exhaust extension pipe just forward of the weld at the front of the exhaust muffler.
- Release the muffler from the underbody hanger insulators and remove the exhaust muffler.
- Deburr the extension pipe end, as necessary.