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Old 12-11-2008, 08:28 AM   #27 (permalink)
shinoo
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Originally Posted by spectre View Post
I started to remove all of the items, diffuser, access panel, etc. but am having a hell of a time getting the original exhaust out. The drivers side hanger must be very tight and I cant budge this thing to get it out.

So as I have read in a few places you either need to remove the drivers side U heat shield or the wheel to get your hands up inside to loosen the hanger. It's like that rubber hanger has it's death grip on it.

Are these the only options with this? Any tricks here?
You really must loosen those four bolts on the driver side. You may need to remove the rear driver wheel to gain better access to these bolts. Use plenty of WD40 on the muffler clamp and give it time to penetrate the connection. Don't be afraid to take a rubber mallet to the stock muffler to persuade it a bit...
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