Front Muffler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- 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 appropriate Repair Inoormation .

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to .

-- 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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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.