Exhaust System (H4DO): Muffler: Removal

CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
3. Remove the bolts and self-locking nuts which secure the rear exhaust pipe to the muffler.
4. Remove the muffler from the cushion rubber.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the muffler during removal.
   Fig 1: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolts And Muffler Cushion Rubber

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5. Remove the cushion rubber and heat shield cover from the vehicle body.

Fig 2: Locating Heat Shield Cover Nuts And Cushion Rubber

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