Muffler - Rear Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove the nuts and the gasket from the rear muffler pipe flange-to-front muffler pipe flange.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Rear Muffler Pipe Flange
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Detach the rear muffler assembly from the rubber hangers on the tail pipe end.
Remove the rear muffler assembly.
Check the rear muffler and the pipe for holes, damage, open seams and other deterioration which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment or the trunk.

Fig 2: Detaching Rear Muffler Assembly From Rubber Hangers On Tail Pipe End
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