Rear Exhaust Pipe: Removal

CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Lift up the vehicle.
Separate the rear exhaust pipe from front exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Pipe Bolts
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Separate the rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down the rear exhaust pipe.
- LH side
  
  Fig 2: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Nuts - LH Side
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- RH side
  
  Fig 3: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolts (RH Side)
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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 4: Locating Cushion Rubber
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Remove the rear exhaust pipe.