Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Support the exhaust system.
Remove the exhaust pipe hanger insulator from the exhaust pipe hanger bracket and the exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: Exhaust Pipe Hanger Insulator & Bracket
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Remove the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators from the muffler rear and the hanger brackets.

Fig 2: Exhaust Pipe Rear Hanger Insulators & Brackets
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