Removing the exhaust pipe mounting in the rear cross member
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Remove the nuts on the cross member for the exhaust pipe.
Lift the exhaust pipe out from the member using a jimmy bar.
Pull the exhaust pipe backwards so that the rubber mounting ends up behind the member.