Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Muffler Clamps

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Loosen the exhaust muffler clamps (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Muffler Assembly

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With the aid of an assistant, separate the rubber insulators from the exhaust pipe hangers.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the muffler assembly (1) from exhaust flexible pipe and the vehicle.