Section 3 (Exhaust System (H6DO)): Muffler: Removal

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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: Identifying Muffler 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: Identifying Muffler Cushion Rubber
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Remove the cushion rubber and rear exhaust cover from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Exhaust Cover Cushion Rubber

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