Section 11 (Exhaust System (H4DO)): Muffler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the bolts and self-locking nuts which secure the rear exhaust pipe to the muffler.

Fig 1: Locating Muffler And Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolts And Self-Locking Nuts
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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 And Cushion Rubber Mating Area
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Remove the heat shield cover from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Heat Shield Cover Bolts
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