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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Rear Suspension And Mounting Bolts
    GM105036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Using a block of wood and a suitable jack, support the exhaust and the rear support assembly.
    4. Fig 2: View of Exhaust Hangers
    GM154308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Center Support Brackets
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  5. Remove the center support brackets (1).
  6. Remove the two rear support assembly bolts.
  7. Lower the rear of the support assembly.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Rear Body Mount & Bolts
    GM105039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the two bolts at the body mount.
  9. Remove the rear body mount.
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