Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of proper sealing.
If equipped, remove the 6 screws and the underbody shield.

Fig 1: Locating Underbody Shield Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the 2 exhaust Y-pipe-to-resonator nuts.
- Discard the gasket.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove and discard the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust Y-pipe nuts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove and discard the 2 exhaust Y-pipe-to-LH catalytic converter nuts and remove the exhaust Y-pipe.
- Discard the gasket.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gaskets and nuts.
Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.