Front Muffler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Noise Insulation Panels

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

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the front crossmember, if applicable.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Front Crossmember

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-- Remove the left front muffler nuts -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Left Front Muffler Nuts

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-- Remove the right front muffler nuts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Right Front Muffler Nuts

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Fig 5: Identifying Bolts - Vehicles With Dual Exhaust System

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CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.

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

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