Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector - Right Side (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Wheelhouse Liner Retainer - Right Side (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove [5x]
Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side (1) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Exhaust Hanger Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Exhaust Muffler (2) @ Exhaust Insulator (3) - Separate
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Insulator-Right Side (3) - Separate
Exhaust Muffler (1) - Remove
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Exhaust Heat Shield Retainer (1) - Remove [6x]
- Exhaust Rear Underbody Heat Shield (2) - Remove
Rear Brake Pipe Fitting (1) @ Brake Pipe Union (2) - Remove
- Cap the brake pipe union to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Brake Pipe Clip (1) - Release
- Brake Pipe Clip (2) - Release
Rear Brake Pipe Fitting (1) @ Rear Brake Hose (3) - Remove
- Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Rear Brake Hose Retainer (2) - Remove
Brake Pipe Clip (1) - Release [2x]
- Rear Brake Pipe (2) @ Vehicle - Remove
Left side shown, right side similar.