Removal And Installation: Resonator

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.

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove and discard the nuts.
- Discard the gasket.
Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Hanger Bracket Nuts Removing Torque
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the resonator from the hanger and remove the resonator.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Resonator From Hanger
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new gasket.
- Install new nuts.