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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Mid Muffler
    GM927857Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Obtain a piece of (non-stretchable) string 135 mm (5.3 in) long. Starting from the muffler, place the string along the pipe. Mark the end of the string on the pipe.
    3. NOTE: Always use a chain cutter to cut the stainless steel pipe. A torch leaves a rough edge and may warp the pipe.
  3. Using the SA9168NE  (or equivalent), cut the pipe on the mark. See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Gasket Onto The Front Pipe Flange
    GM898156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear exhaust pipe flange to intermediate pipe nuts.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Hanger From The Rubber Isolators
    GM926825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Separate the hanger from the rubber isolators.
  6. Remove the resonator and pipe assembly.
  7. Fully remove the gasket material and discard.
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