Removal Procedure

Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Cut the intermediate pipe (1) at the muffler (2) near the weld.

Fig 1: Cutting Intermediate Pipe At Muffler
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Remove the muffler hanger bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Muffler Hanger Bolts

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