Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Exhaust Muffler, Replace
Warning: Exhaust system operates
at high temperatures. Allow system to cool before servicing or burns or
personal injury may result. |
Caution: Do not use oil or
grease based lubricants on the isolators. These lubricants may cause deterioration
of the rubber. This can lead to separation of the isolator from the exhaust
hanger bracket during vehicle operation. |
If equipped, do not excessively
bend, twist or allow exhaust to hang from flexible pipe or damage to muffler
and tailpipe may occur. |
1. |
If equipped, remove muffler splash
shield. |
2. |
Support muffler and tailpipe with a
suitable jack stand. |
3. |
Remove muffler clamp or cut exhaust
pipe before muffler, as required. |
4. |
Remove exhaust/muffler isolators as
required. |
5. |
Remove muffler assembly from vehicle. |
6. |
Reverse procedure to install. Inspect
to see if exhaust system isolators are at zero load, if exhaust
system isolators are not at zero load, realign exhaust system. |
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Warning: Exhaust system operates
at high temperatures. Allow system to cool before servicing or burns or
personal injury may result.
Do not use oil or grease based
lubr ...