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 bolts, springs, and nuts which secure the center exhaust pipe (rear) to the rear exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolts
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Remove the bolts and self-locking nuts securing the mufflers to the rear exhaust pipes.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the rear exhaust pipe.

Fig 2: Locating Mufflers Self-Locking Nuts
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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 3: Locating Cushion Rubber
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