Exhaust System (H4DO): Muffler: 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 muffler.

Fig 1: Locating Nuts And Muffler From Rear Exhaust Pipe
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Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
Remove the muffler from the cushion rubber.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the muffler during removal.

Fig 2: Locating Muffler From Cushion Rubber
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Remove the heat shield cover from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Heat Shield Cover From Vehicle
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