Center Exhaust System Heat Shield, Removing And Installing, Fwd Version: Removing

-- Remove the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .

-- Remove the left rear underbody trim panel. Refer to REAR UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nut -3- and bolt -1-.

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-- Remove the heat shield -2-.