(Fast Response Needed) 2000 non-S Muffler Removal

[stateofidleness]

Gents,
Got almost all the bolts/nuts off the stock muffler on the box (MY00 base). There are like 9000 tutorials online, but all have different info. Is there anything attached to the transmission itself?

I removed the 2 nuts on the underside hanger, but (without removing bumper) I can't see what's up top. This is where most tutorials differ.

Is there anything up there to disconnect or is it just the U-bend pipes holding it on at this point?

*Typing this from under the box*

Thanks guys.

[tommy986]

two nuts on top hanger attached to tranny.

[Jager]

Does this photo help?

[stateofidleness]

wow those look fun.

it looks like the bolts come out with the muffler, so it's the nuts that need to be loosened on the front side (front of car) of the bracket?

Is it a 13mm like the rest of them?

wish me luck. not sure how people are able to do that with the bumper on, but we'll see!

[Jager]

I was able to remove the muffler with the bumper on but I'm sure it's easier with the bumper off.

[stateofidleness]

i'm looking for a nut on the "engine" side of that mount right? not sure a socket is working for me.. is an open-ended wrench better for that one?

[Jager]

Yes, it's a nut on the engine side and it's 13mm. A socket will work, you will probably need a small extension to get the correct distance to turn the wrench.