Muffler - Front Removal

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

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Front Pipe To Exhaust Front Muffler Nuts
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Remove the nuts and the gasket from the rear muffler pipe flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Muffler-To-Rear Muffler Nuts
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Disconnect the front muffler from the rubber hanger.
Remove the front muffler.
Check the exhaust pipe and the front muffler for holes, damage, open seams, or other deterioration which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment or the trunk.

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Manifold
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