Rear Exhaust Pipe: Removal

CAUTION: Be careful not to burn yourself, because the exhaust pipe becomes extremely hot after running.

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

Fig 1: Locating Center Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Separate the rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down the rear exhaust pipe.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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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: Locating Cushion Rubber
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Remove the rear exhaust pipe.