Removal And Installation: Muffler: Removal

Raise and support the vehicle.
Support the exhaust system with a suitable jack stand.

Fig 1: Supporting Exhaust System
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Remove the left side rear suspension control arm(s). For additional information, refer to REAR .
Remove the nuts and separate the three-way converter from the dual converter Y-pipe. Discard the gasket.

Fig 2: Removing Dual Converter Y-Pipe
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NOTE: To ease the removal and installation of the exhaust components, lubricate insulators using Silicone Lubricant Aerosol F5AZ-19553-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M13P4-A.

Fig 3: Detaching Exhaust Hanger Insulators From Exhaust

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Detach the exhaust hanger insulators from the exhaust and remove the muffler and three-way catalytic converter from the vehicle.
Install the muffler pipe into a vise and remove the clamp. While heating the muffler pipe, separate the three-way catalytic converter from the muffler pipe.