Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Exhaust Manifold Pipe-To-Exhaust/Resonator Fasteners

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Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Remove the fasteners that hold the exhaust manifold pipe to the exhaust resonator.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Muffler Clamp

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Remove the exhaust resonator to muffler attachment clamp.
Separate the exhaust resonator from the muffler by pulling and twisting in the opposite direction.

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Muffler Hangers

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Remove the exhaust resonator isolators.
Remove the exhaust resonator.