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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    2. Fig 1: View of Exhaust Muffler
    GM1231421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the retaining nuts at the catalytic converter flange.
    3. Fig 2: Rear Exhaust & Left Adjustable Hanger
    GM1231415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear exhaust from the left adjustable hanger.
    4. Fig 3: View of Right Side Exhaust Insulator Nuts
    GM1275976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove right rear adjustable hanger nuts.
  5. Remove the rear axle tie rod and axle brace from the rear axle. Refer to REAR AXLE BRACE REPLACEMENT and REAR AXLE TIE ROD REPLACEMENT in Rear Suspension.
  6. Remove the bolt retaining the right rear brake hose to the frame.
  7. Remove the bolt retaining the right rear park brake cable to the frame.
  8. Remove the frame brace by the gas tank. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  9. Remove the right rear stabilizer bar link.
  10. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack.
  11. Remove the right rear lower shock bolt.
  12. Lower the axle to gain clearance to remove the exhaust.
  13. Remove the right rear spring.
  14. Remove the rear exhaust system from the insulators.
    15. IMPORTANT: It will be necessary to rotate the rear exhaust system in order to remove the system.
  15. With the help of an assistant, remove the rear exhaust system from the vehicle.
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