Remove exhaust cover

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE STORAGE SHELF .
Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE SIDE MEMBER ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP ON RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FLAP IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT REAR REFLECTORS .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR BUMPER COVER .

Loosen screw (1) .
Loosen blind rivet (2) .

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Loosen screws (1) .
Remove the bracket (2) together with the exhaust cover.

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Loosen screws (1) .
Release the exhaust cover (2) at the detent (3) and guide out of holder.

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