baffle removal

[n9151]

:) have an 01 with 76k miles. after reading several post and getting good advice, I bought the necessary metal cutting oil and hole saw, borrowed a slide hammer, got out my air tools, found some vice grips and pliers, took aspirin and got after the job of removing the baffles. I was expecting the baffles to be stuck tighter then if they were welded in place. After about 1-2 minutes of drilling with my Sears 19.2 v drill (used plenty of oil), I cut through the pipe reached in and pulled out the baffle. Same procedure for both sides. Love the sound. Thanks to all for your expertise