Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

WARNING: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Read the exhaust system cutting instructions before cutting the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Cutting .
Remove the 2 exhaust rear muffler hanger insulators (3) from the exhaust rear muffler (4).

Fig 1: Exhaust Rear Muffler, Exhaust Rear Muffler Hanger Insulators, Exhaust Rear Muffler End Pipe Bracket And Bolt
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Remove the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket bolt (1) from the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket (2).
Remove the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket (2).
Cut the exhaust rear muffler at position (2) and remove the exhaust rear muffler end pipe.

Fig 2: Exhaust Rear Muffler Cutting Positions
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NOTE: Support the exhaust rear muffler with a jack.

NOTE: The follow step is only necessary if the new exhaust rear muffler is not equipped with the exhaust rear muffler end pipe.
Cut the exhaust rear muffler at position (1).
Remove the exhaust rear muffler.