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Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: The muffler is serviced as one piece from the catalytic converter to the tail pipe.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Catalytic Converter To Muffler Nuts
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. 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.
  2. Use a utility stand in order to support the catalytic converter.
  3. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler nuts.
  4. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler gasket.
    5. Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Hanger Insulators
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  5. Remove the exhaust hanger insulators from the exhaust pipe.
  6. Remove the muffler assembly towards the front of the vehicle and over the rear axle.
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