Rear Muffler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Remove the left rear underbody trim panel. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .

-- If necessary disconnect the muffler. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .

-- Remove the rear tunnel brace. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .

-- Loosen the clamping sleeve -2- and push it toward the rear.

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WARNING:

Risk of accident due to the weight of the rear muffler.

-- Disengage the rear muffler -10- from the mount -11-.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler

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-- Remove the bolts -9 and 12- and remove the rear muffler -10-.