005-2007 DODGE DAKOTA Removal of stock system: 1. Apply a penetrating lubricant liberally to all exhaust fasteners, hangers and rubber insulators. Figure 1 2. Loosen the clamp behind the muffler remove the tail pipe from the rubber isolators. Then remove the tail pipe from the vehicle. Refer to Figures 1 & 2. Figure 2 3. Remove the clamp in front of the muffler, separate the muffler at the slip joint and remove from the vehicle. Remove the ground strap from the exhaust. Refer to Figure 3. 4.