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.

1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Remove the muffler from rear exhaust pipe.
   • LH side
     Fig 1: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Nut - LH Side

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   • RH side
   Fig 2: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Nut - RH Side

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3. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
4. Remove the muffler from the cushion rubber.

CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the muffler during removal.

• LH side
  Fig 3: Locating Muffler Cushion Rubber - LH Side

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• RH side

Fig 4: Locating Muffler Cushion Rubber - RH Side

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