Removing the rear section of the exhaust system

Fig 1: Exhaust System From Mountings In Rear Axle Member

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Raise the car.

Support the front section of the exhaust system so that there is no strain on the exhaust manifold.

Remove: 

• the rear exhaust system assembly
• the exhaust system from the mountings in the rear axle member.