Rear Exhaust Pipe: Removal

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

Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear) from the rear exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe
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Remove the muffler from rear exhaust pipe.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the rear exhaust pipe.

Fig 2: Locating Muffler
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Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe from the cushion rubber.

Fig 3: Locating Cushion Rubber
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