Front Muffler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Fluid Oil Pan

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-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- from the left front muffler using Wrench - Front Silencer - 12mm:T40252 .

Fig 2: Identifying Left Front Muffler Flange Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- from the right front muffler using Wrench - Front Silencer - 12mm:T40252 .

Fig 3: Identifying Right Front Muffler Flange Nuts

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CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front muffler more than 10°.

-- Loosen the clamping sleeve -1 or 2-, slide it back and remove the corresponding front muffler.

Fig 4: Clamps Vehicles With Dual Exhaust System

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