Front Muffler, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the front tunnel brace. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY BRACING .

Left Front Muffler:

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

Right Front Muffler:

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

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

Both Sides:

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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

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-- Remove the front muffler.