Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Buick Cascada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
CAUTION:
Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the underbody brace - front. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Front .
- Remove the underbody brace - middle. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Middle X-Rod .
- Remove the underbody brace - rear V-rod. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Rear V-Rod .
- Support the exhaust muffler.
- For exhaust cutting instructions refer to Exhaust System Cutting .
Note the dent mark (1) around the exhaust pipe.
Cut the exhaust muffler from the exhaust rear muffler at the marked position (1), use the CH-6614 cutter (2).
Remove the 2 nuts (3).
- Unsupport and remove the exhaust muffler (1).
- Remove and DISCARD the gasket (2).