Exhaust System - Exhaust (H6DO - 3.6L DOHC): Muffler: 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 muffler from rear exhaust pipe.
- LH side
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Nuts - LH Side
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- RH side
  
  Fig 2: 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 front and rear cushion rubber, and then remove the muffler.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the muffler during removal.
- LH side
  
  Fig 3: Locating Cushion Rubber (LH)
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- RH side
  
  Fig 4: Locating Cushion Rubber (RH)
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