Rear Muffler, Removing And Installing, All Wheel Drive Vehicles: Removing

• Follow the safety precautions when working on the exhaust system. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM .

-- Loosen the screws for the front clamping sleeve -arrow-.

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-- Disengage the mount -3- from the exhaust system rear section.

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-- A second technician is needed to remove the rear muffler.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and then remove the muffler.