Exhaust System: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA (in Canada CXG-2-B)	ESE-M12A4-A

CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the isolators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.

CAUTION: Oil or grease-based lubricants on the isolators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.

NOTE: Exhaust fasteners are of a torque-prevailing design. Use only new fasteners with the same part number as the original. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of exhaust components.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

PARTS SPECIFICATION

Part	Steps
Extension pipe and resonator assembly	1-3
Muffler	4-7
Converter assembly	4, 5, 8-12

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removing Muffler (1 Of 3)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Removing Muffler (2 Of 3)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 3: Removing Muffler (3 Of 3)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Check and, if necessary, align the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM ALIGNMENT .