Rear Exhaust Pipe: Removal

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 center exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Center Exhaust Pipe From Rear Exhaust Pipe
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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 And 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 Rear Exhaust Pipe And Cushion Rubber
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