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Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the underbody brace - front. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Front .
  3. Remove the underbody brace - middle. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Middle X-Rod .
  4. Remove the underbody brace - rear V-rod. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Rear V-Rod .
  5. Support the exhaust muffler.
  6. For exhaust cutting instructions refer to Exhaust System Cutting .
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    Note the dent mark (1) around the exhaust pipe.

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    Cut the exhaust muffler from the exhaust rear muffler at the marked position (1), use the CH-6614  cutter (2).

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    Remove the 2 nuts (3).

  10. Unsupport and remove the exhaust muffler (1).
  11. Remove and DISCARD the gasket (2).