Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.

WARNING: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: Cutting Exhaust Resonator Pipe 60 Mm, From Edge Of Muffler Flange

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Measure the distance "a" between the muffler and the connection of the exhaust on the new replacement muffler.
Transfer the measurement "a" to the exhaust pipe (1).
Separate the muffler at the determined cut line with a suitable tool.
Remove the exhaust muffler hanger bracket.