Removing the Exhaust Pipe Mounting In The Rear Cross Member
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.