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Old May 20, 2014 | 08:22 PM
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Does anyone have the instructions on replacing a 2006 z06 NPP muffler drivers side only?
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Does anyone have the instructions on replacing a 2006 z06 NPP muffler drivers side only?
- Raise car and support appropriately
- unbolt sway bar from the cradle (NOT the end links)
- disconnect vacuum line going to the actuator
- loosen muffler clamp
- remove the bolts that hold the muffler hangers in place
- Rotate muffler while guiding the pipe around/over the transmission
- remove muffler hangers from the muffler and move to the new one (or leave in place if re-using)


Very easy on a lift. Most say you need at least 18" of height if you're doing it on jackstands.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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If you remove the mid pipe before trying to remove the muffler(s) the work will be MUCH easier.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 96GS#007
- Raise car and support appropriately
- unbolt sway bar from the cradle (NOT the end links)
- disconnect vacuum line going to the actuator
- loosen muffler clamp
- remove the bolts that hold the muffler hangers in place
- Rotate muffler while guiding the pipe around/over the transmission
- remove muffler hangers from the muffler and move to the new one (or leave in place if re-using)


Very easy on a lift. Most say you need at least 18" of height if you're doing it on jackstands.
Thanks The Trock
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Old May 21, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by haljensen
If you remove the mid pipe before trying to remove the muffler(s) the work will be MUCH easier.
Thanks and good idea!!

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