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Exhaust Heat Shields - Catalytic Converter and Muffler

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    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
  2. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch OFF.
  3. Inspect the exhaust system for loose, damaged or missing heat shields.
  4. If heat shields are loose, install worm clamps.
    • Use one of the following clamps: FOTZ-5A231-A or W705949-S300.
    • Trim off the excess ear of the worm clamp.
    • If the heat shields are missing or damaged, install new heat shields or exhaust system components as necessary.
      Fig 1: Installing Worm Clamps To Heat Shields
      G04584921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch ON.
    6. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  6. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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