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Exhaust System: Tailpipe: Removal

WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORKING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE COVERING AND DO NOT ALLOW THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, be sure to disconnect all oxygen sensor connectors. Allowing the exhaust system to hang by the harness will damage the wiring and/or sensor.
  1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
  2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  3. Disconnect tailpipe from rear hanger bracket (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Tailpipe
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  4. Remove muffler to tailpipe exhaust clamp (Fig 1 ).
  5. Heat connection with an oxygen/acetylene torch and twist tailpipe out of muffler.