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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General information.
  2. Support the exhaust system.
  3. Remove the catalytic converter from the muffler. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.4L)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.8L) .
  4. Remove the muffler from the exhaust hangers.
  5. Fig 1: Removing Dual Muffler
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  6. Clean the catalytic converter and the muffler gasket mating surfaces.