Tunnel Brace, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- If equipped, remove the rear underbody trim panel. Refer to REAR UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and push the underbody trim panel -1- slightly downward.

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-- Remove the nuts -1 and 3-.

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-- Remove the rear tunnel brace -2-.