Front Exhaust Pipe, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

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-- Loosen the bolt -2- and remove the clamp.

-- Remove the tunnel brace. Refer to TUNNEL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front exhaust pipe.