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Rear Exhaust Pipe: Removal

CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the center exhaust pipe from rear exhaust pipe.
    Fig 1: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bolts
    G07664993Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the muffler from rear exhaust pipe.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the rear exhaust pipe.
    Fig 2: Locating Muffler Mounting Bolts Of Rear Exhaust Pipe
    G07665005Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
  5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe from the cushion rubber.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to let the muffler contact the rear bumper.
    Fig 3: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Cushion Rubber
    G07665006Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.