Front Muffler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Right Front Muffler:

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-- Remove the right upper section of the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -1- and the nuts -arrows-.

Left Front Muffler:

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-- Remove the left upper section of the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the upper bolt from the bracket -1- and nuts -arrows-.

Continuation for Both Sides:

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Loosen the clamping sleeve -arrow- and push it toward the rear.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the coupling due to improper handling.

- Coupling must not be bent more than 10°.

- Do not load the coupling on the cable.

-- Remove the front muffler.