Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu Ascender, 2007 GMC Envoy, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and 2007 Buick Rainier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL) or Frame Brace Replacement (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the spare tire assembly.
- Remove the rear axle tie rod. Refer to Rear Axle Tie Rod Replacement in Rear Suspension.
- Remove the rear axle brace. Refer to Rear Axle Brace Replacement in Rear Suspension.
- Remove the nuts that secure the muffler to the catalytic converter.
- Separate the exhaust system from the exhaust hanger insulators.
- Remove the exhaust system.