Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) or Frame Brace Replacement (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL) in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the spare tire assembly.
- Remove the rear axle tie rod. Refer to Rear Axle Tie Rod Replacement in Rear Suspension.
- Remove the rear axle brace. Refer to Rear Axle Brace Replacement in Rear Suspension.
- Remove the nuts that secure the muffler to the catalytic converter.
- Separate the exhaust system from the exhaust hanger insulators.
- Remove the exhaust system.