Removing exhaust pipe mounting in rear cross member

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Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Mounting & Rear Cross Member

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

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.