Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 1: View Of Muffler And Pipe

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Remove the nuts and the gasket from the front muffler pipe to the connecting pipe flange.

Fig 2: View of Rear Muffler Pipe Flange

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Remove the nuts and the gasket from the rear muffler pipe flange.

Fig 3: View of Front Muffler

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Disconnect the front muffler from the rubber hanger.
Remove the front muffler.
Check the exhaust pipe and the front muffler for holes, damage, open seams, or other deterioration which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment or the trunk.