Exhaust Tailpipe Actuator: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
1. Remove the rear bolts from the deflector - rear axle air.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
2. Remove the push pin retainers.
3. Remove the front bolts from the deflector - rear axle air.
  Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
4. Remove the deflector - rear axle air rivet style push pin retainers.
5. Remove the deflector - rear axle air.
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Remove the muffler and tailpipe. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe .
NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.

Remove and discard the nuts and remove the exhaust tailpipe actuator.

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