Rear Exhaust Pipe: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift-up the vehicle.
Separate rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.
WARNING: Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.

Fig 1: Separating Rear Exhaust Pipe From Center Exhaust Pipe
Separate rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down rear exhaust pipe.

Fig 2: Separating Rear Exhaust Pipe From Muffler
Remove rear exhaust pipe bracket from rubber cushion.
NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC or equivalent to pipe bracket in advance.

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)

Fig 3: Removing Rear Exhaust Pipe Bracket From Rubber Cushion