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 the front exhaust pipe assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Remove the rear exhaust pipe from the muffler.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the rear exhaust pipe.
- LH side
  
  Fig 2: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolts - LH Side
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- RH side
Fig 3: 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 rear exhaust pipe from the cushion rubber.
CAUTION: Be careful not to let the muffler contact the rear bumper.

Fig 4: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Cushion Rubber
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Remove the rear exhaust pipe.