Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the heated oxygen sensor, sensor 2. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 .

Fig 1: Fasteners Securing Rear Muffler To Exhaust Front Pipe

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Remove the fasteners (1) securing the rear muffler (2) to the exhaust front pipe (4) and discard the exhaust gasket (3).

Fig 2: Prop Shaft Bearing Bracket

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If equipped with AWD, to aid in removing the exhaust front pipe hanger bracket, remove the fasteners (1) from the prop shaft bearing bracket (2) and allow the prop shaft to hang down.

Fig 3: Catalytic Converter Fasteners

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Remove the exhaust front pipe fasteners (2) from the front catalytic converter and DISCARD the exhaust gasket (3).
Remove the exhaust front pipe bracket fasteners (1).

Fig 4: Left And Right Drivetrain And Front Suspension Frame Supports

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Loosen the frame cradle fasteners (1) and remove the remaining fasteners (2) of the left and right drivetrain and front suspension frame support (3).

Fig 5: Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Fastener

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Remove the exhaust pipe front hanger bracket fastener (1).
Lower the exhaust front pipe.
Discard the exhaust gaskets.
If replacing the exhaust front pipe, remove the exhaust pipe front hanger insulator bracket, if equipped.