Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Muffler: Service and Repair
Muffler Replacement - Left Side
Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Service Intervals) .
2. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, it may be necessary to lower the rear suspension crossmember to provide clearance for removal of
the exhaust muffler. Refer to Rear Suspension Support Crossmember Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Cross-Member/Service and
Repair/Rear Suspension Support Crossmember Replacement) .
3. Remove the intermediate pipe. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement (See: Exhaust Pipe/Service and Repair) .
4. Disconnect the vacuum line from the muffler assembly, if equipped.
5. Remove the left muffler from the hangers (3).
6. Remove the left muffler (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Using a wire brush, clean the contact area of the intermediate pipe for the muffler.
2. Install the left muffler (1) to the hangers (3).
3. Connect the vacuum line to the muffler assembly, if equipped.
4. Install the intermediate pipe. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement (See: Exhaust Pipe/Service and Repair) .
5. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, install the rear suspension crossmember if lowered to provide clearance for removal of the exhaust
muffler. Refer to Rear Suspension Support Crossmember Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Rear
Suspension Support Crossmember Replacement) .
6. Lower the vehicle.