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Section 12 (Exhaust System (STI)): Muffler: Removal

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CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the clip (A) which holds the cover - rear bumper side to the vehicle and rear bumper.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to facilitate the removal/installation of the muffler.
  3. Remove the bolts and self-locking nuts which secure the rear exhaust pipe to the muffler.
    Fig 1: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Self-Locking Nuts And Bolts
    G10265537Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
  5. Remove the muffler from the cushion rubber.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the muffler during removal.
    Fig 2: Locating Cushion Rubber Muffler
    G10265538Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the cushion rubber and rear exhaust cover from the vehicle.
Fig 3: Locating Rear Exhaust Cover Self-Locking Nuts
G10265539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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