Section 505 (Exhaust System & Turbocharger): Muffler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove exhaust pipe to muffler and tailpipe assembly retaining nuts. See Fig 1.
Using a suitable pry bar, pry muffler and tailpipe assembly out of exhaust hanger. See Fig 1.
Remove muffler and tailpipe assembly from vehicle.

Fig 1: Muffler And Tailpipe Assembly

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1 - RETAINING NUT

2 - ATTACHING STUD LOCATION

3 - MUFFLER AND TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY

4 - MUFFLER AND TAILPIPE HANGER LOCATIONS