Front Exhaust Pipe: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW, CONVERTIBLE .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

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

-- Remove the front exhaust pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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