Removal And Installation: Muffler: Removal

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Support the exhaust system with a suitable jack stand.

Fig 1: Supporting Exhaust System Using Suitable Jack
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Remove the left side rear suspension control arm(s). For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
Remove the nuts and separate the three-way converter from the dual converter Y-pipe. Discard the nuts and the gasket.

Fig 2: Removing Three-Way Converter Nuts
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Detach the exhaust hanger isolators from the exhaust and remove the muffler and three-way catalytic converter from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Hanger Isolators
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Install the muffler pipe into a vise and remove the clamp. While heating the muffler pipe, separate the three-way catalytic converter from the muffler pipe.