Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.
CAUTION:
Oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the U-bolt clamp assembly from the muffler.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the 2 resonator nuts.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the catalytic converter exhaust hanger.
- Remove the exhaust catalytic converter and the muffler from the vehicle as an assembly.
- Discard the catalytic converter gasket.
- Separate the muffler from the catalytic converter.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gaskets and nuts.