H3 V8-5.3L (2008)
Muffler: Service and Repair
Muffler Replacement (EQ9/NA3)
Muffler Replacement (LH8 EQ9/NA3)
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution (See: Service Precautions/Exhaust Service Caution) .
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Protective Goggles and Glove
Caution) .
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the fuel tank assembly. Fuel Tank Replacement (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Tank/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement) .
3. Remove the catalytic converter nuts (1).
4. Loosen the front exhaust muffler pipe at the catalytic converter clamp (2).
5. Separate the front exhaust muffler pipe hanger from the insulator.
6. Separate the front exhaust muffler pipe from the catalytic converters.
