96435 v.13.0
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1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist or
safety stands to provide access to the
exhaust system.
2.
For 2000-05 models, remove the
10-mm hardware from the catalytic
converter and muffler connection. For
all other models, loosen and remove
the clamp that connects the factory
muffler to the catalytic converter. An
oxyacetylene torch may be useful at
the muffler and catalytic converter
connection. (If applicable, be sure to
remove the 0
2
sensor on the catalytic
converter before operating the torch.)
3.
Remove the hanger pins from the
rubber hangers at the rear of the
tailpipe. (Spray lubricant will ease
hanger removal.) Remove the muffler
and tailpipe from vehicle. Cutting the
tailpipe may ease the removal process.
4.
Install the Banks Monster muffler
onto the catalytic converter. Be sure
the exhaust inlet is facing towards
the catalytic converter. For 2000-05
models, loosely install the supplied
10-mm hardware onto the catalytic
converter and muffler studs. For all
other models, position the muffler
so that it is straight and level with the
vehicle. Loosely install the supplied 2
1
⁄
4
”
clamp onto the muffler and catalytic
converter connection (see Figure 1).
5.
Install a supplied 2
1
⁄
2
” clamp onto
the muffler outlet. Install the front
tailpipe over the rear axle housing
into the outlet of the muffler. Connect
the front tailpipe hanger pins to
the factory rubber hangers. Loosely
tighten the 2
1
⁄
2
” clamp on the muffler
outlet. Install a supplied 2
1
⁄
2
” clamp
onto the front tailpipe oulet. Install the
rear tailpipe inlet into the front tailpipe
outlet. Connect the rear tailpipe hanger
pins to the factory rubber hangers.
Loosely tighten the supplied 2
1
⁄
2
” clamp
Installation Instructions
Figure 2
