Colorado 2WD L5-3.5L VIN 6 (2005)
Muffler: Service and Repair
Muffler Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
Important: Use care not to over extend the rear brake hose.
2. Complete the following in order to gain clearance to remove the muffler
2.1.
Remove the lower shock absorber nuts (9) and bolts (8).
2.2.
Remove the right rear leaf spring nut (2) and bolt (1).
2.3.
Wedge a block of wood (5) between the frame (4) and the rear axle (6).
3. Remove the nuts securing the muffler to the catalytic converter.
Important: Do not use oil base lubricants.
