Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2007 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
The muffler is serviced as one piece from the catalytic converter to the tail pipe.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Use a utility stand in order to support the catalytic converter.
- Remove the catalytic converter to muffler nuts.
- Remove the catalytic converter to muffler gasket.
- Remove the exhaust hanger insulators from the exhaust pipe.
- Remove the muffler assembly towards the front of the vehicle and over the rear axle.
NOTE:
To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.