Just remove the right bracket.

Dennis,
From my phone.
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From: JRodgers<mailto:jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Sent: ‎8/‎9/‎2013 1:00 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL

Dear Volks,

I'm trying to replace the muffler on my van - and it has kicked my butt!

I removed the Cat successfully, removed the muffler holding straps
without much difficulty - but I cannot for the life of me get the old
muffler from under the van. I can move it around - but cannot seem clear
all the surrounding parts to get it out from under the van.

Is there a way - or must I remove the muffler support brackets to
accomplish the muffler removal from underneath. I really hate to even
think about it!! It's hot, it's humid, it gonna rain again this
afternoon. It's summertime in Alabama and I have to work on this outside!

Thanks.

John R