Muffler - Rear Removal and Installation: Removal

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

Fig 1: Removing Nuts And Gasket From Rear Muffler Pipe Flange-To-Front 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: Removing Rear Muffler Assembly
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