CTS RWD V8-6.2L SC (2009)
Muffler: Service and Repair
Exhaust Muffler Replacement (V8)
Servicing of the muffler, resonator or pipe requires the replacement of the exhaust system as a complete one-piece unit.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (See: Service Precautions).
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Protective Goggles and Glove
Warning).
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the 2 bolts securing the floor panel tunnel brace to the floor panel.
3. Remove the floor panel tunnel brace from the floor panel.
4. Suitably support the exhaust system.
5. Remove the exhaust pipe nuts securing the exhaust pipes to the catalytic converters.
6. Pry the front exhaust hangers (1) free from the rear suspension hanger rods.
7. Apply a suitable lubricant to the tail pipe hanger rods in order to ease the removal of the tail pipe hangers (1).
8. Pry the tail pipe hangers (1) free from the tail pipe hanger rods.