Tailpipe, Exhaust: Removal: Notes
NOTE:
Assistance during the removal process is recommended. Never allow the muffler to hang from the isolators as this may cause damage to either the isolators or the tailpipe/muffler assembly.
NOTE:
Some exhaust systems are equipped with adjustable tail pipes and can be removed without removing the resonator assembly.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
- If equipped with adjustable tail pipes, separate the tailpipe from the resonator outlet pipe.
- If equipped with non adjustable tailpipes, separate the left side tailpipe/resonator at the flange (2).
- Remove the rear isolators (2).
- Remove the tailpipe/resonator assembly.