Rear Exhaust Pipe: 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, springs and nuts securing the front exhaust pipe assembly to the rear exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Exhaust Pipe Assembly Nuts And 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: Identifying Muffler 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: Identifying Rear Exhaust Pipe Cushion Rubber
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