Muffler, Exhaust: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Muffler Flange & Exhaust Pipe/Catalytic Converter Assembly

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Raise the vehicle.
Saturate the bolts and nuts (2) with heat valve lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
If equipped, remove skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FUEL TANK, REMOVAL , PLATE, SKID, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL or PLATE, SKID, TRANSFER CASE, REMOVAL .
Remove the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter to muffler/tailpipe (1) assembly flange (2) nuts.
Remove ground straps (3).

Fig 2: Tailpipe/Muffler Assembly & Isolators
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NOTE:
Muffler removal is a two-man operation. Never allow the muffler to hang from the isolators. A helper is required so no damage will come to the isolators or to the tailpipe/muffler assembly.
Remove tailpipe/muffler assembly (3) from Isolators (2).
Remove the muffler/tailpipe assembly from vehicle.