Rear Exhaust Pipe: Removal

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Lift-up the vehicle.
Separate the rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt For Separating Rear Exhaust Pipe From Center Exhaust Pipe
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Separate the rear exhaust pipe from both mufflers.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down the rear exhaust pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts For Separating Rear Exhaust Pipe From Both Mufflers
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Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe bracket from cushion rubber.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Exhaust Pipe Bracket From Cushion Rubber
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Remove the rear exhaust pipe.