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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.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Support the exhaust muffler.
  3. Fig 1: Exhaust Extension Pipe
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  4. Cut the exhaust extension pipe just forward of the weld at the front of the exhaust muffler.
  5. Release the muffler from the underbody hanger insulators and remove the exhaust muffler.
  6. Deburr the extension pipe end, as necessary.