Owner's manual

4 96538 v.3.0
1. Disconnect the negative (ground)
cable from the battery (if there is more
than one battery, disconnect both
negative cables). Secure the cable so
it cannot accidentally come in contact
with the post.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it
securely with properly weight-rated
safety stands, ramps or a commercial
hoist. Take care to balance the vehicle
to prevent it from slipping or falling.
When using ramps, be sure the wheels
are centered squarely on the topsides.
Place the transmission in park
(automatic), set the parking brake and
securely block the wheels that are on
the ground.
CAUTION: DO NOT WORK UNDER
ANY VEHICLE SUPPORTED ONLY
BY A JACK. SEVERE INJURY MAY
RESULT.
WARNING! The following step may
require the use of a torch and/
or saw. Proper safety equipment
should be used. Failure to use
proper safety equipment may
result in severe injury.
3. For 5.3L models, measure 10”
from the rear braided flex tube flange
and mark the location. See Figure 2.
For 4.8L models, measure 7.25” from
the rear cross member and mark the
location. See Figure 3.
Using a reciprocating saw, cut the
intermediate pipe. Take time when
measuring and cutting the factory
intermediate pipe to ensure the proper
location and a straight cut. Improper
cut will result in poor fitment of the
Banks Monster Exhaust system.
4. Remove the tailpipe hanger pin from
the rubber hanger. Remove the rear
muffler hanger pin(s) from the rubber
hanger(s). Remove the front muffler
hanger pin from the rubber hanger.
NOTE: Spray lubricant may assist in
hanger pin removal. Rubber hangers
can also be removed from the vehicle to
assist in tailpipe / muffler removal.
5. Remove the tailpipe, muffler and
intermediate pipe assembly from the
vehicle.
Monster Exhaust System Installation
Figure 2 5.3L Model Factory Intermediate Pipe