Well I used a flat head screwdriver, and was carefull not to scrape any materials off the turbo. I sliped my screwdriver under where the silencer ring clip sticks out a little bit where I marked in picture. The end of the clip came out the I move a inch around the clip poped that off the it came right out. Hope this helps
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2001 QC SLT 4 x 4 6 speed, Silencer MIA, 4 inch MBRP Exhaust, Banks High Ram, AFE Stage II, Banks Big Head Wastegate Actuator, Edge Juice with Attitude, Fass 150/95, Southbend Con FE clutch