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 rear exhaust pipe from the front exhaust pipe assembly.

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

Fig 2: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolts
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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 Rear Exhaust Pipe
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