Muffler and Tailpipe: 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 - GT500 - 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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NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH similar.

NOTE: Bumper not shown in illustration for clarity.

Disconnect the LH and RH tailpipe actuator electrical connectors. Detach the wiring retainers.

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NOTE: Mark the location of the clamps and the position of locking tabs.

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1. Loosen the LH and RH clamp nuts.
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
2. Release the locking tabs on the clamps.
3. Position the clamps rearward.
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NOTE: Bumper not shown in illustration for clarity.
1. Remove the LH and RH rear exhaust hanger isolator bracket bolts from the rear subframe.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Unhook the rear exhaust hanger isolators and remove the muffler and tailpipe.

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