Rear Muffler, Removing And Installing, Multi-Link Suspension: Removing

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Cabriolet

-- Remove the subframe crossbrace -3-. Refer to TENSION STRUTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CONVERTIBLE) CROSSBRACE Rear Axle .

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Crossbrace

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-- Hold the exhaust system tight and push the suspended mounts out of the brackets.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Loosen the bolts on the rear muffler and remove the exhaust system.