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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the rear suspension lateral arms. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
  4. Remove the rear coil springs. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
  5. Remove the 2 nuts and the catalytic converter-to-muffler clamp. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
    • To install, tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
    6. NOTE: Check the insulator for wear or damage. Install a new insulator as necessary.
    Fig 1: Removing Muffler And Tailpipe
    G04585731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the muffler insulator.
  7. Remove the tailpipe and muffler assembly.
      NOTE: Check the insulator for wear or damage. Install a new insulator as necessary.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Tailpipe Insulator
      G04585732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Disconnect the tailpipe insulator.
    8. CAUTION: Secure the fire suppressor to the transmission jack with a suitable strap.
  8. Support the fire suppressor with a suitable transmission jack.
  9. Remove the and discard the 2 fire suppressor bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  10. Remove and discard the 2 fire suppressor retainer nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  11. Remove and discard the fire suppressor retainer.
    • Push the tabs to release the retainer from the No. 4 crossmember.
    12. CAUTION: The fire suppressor electrical connector is located above the No. 4 crossmember. Carefully lower the transmission jack to avoid stressing the fire suppressor wiring harness.
  12. Lower the transmission jack to gain access to the fire suppressor electrical connector.
    13. NOTE: When connecting the fire suppressor electrical connector, push in the connector until an audible click is heard, then try to disconnect the connector without pressing the locking tab to make sure the connector is fully seated.
  13. Disconnect the fire suppressor electrical connector.
    • Push the pin-type retainer to release the fire suppressor connector locator.
  14. Remove the fire suppressor.
  15. Remove and discard the two No. 4 crossmember J-nuts.
    16. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, be sure that nobody is under the vehicle or near the rear axle area when the battery is connected due to possibility of an accidental fire suppression system deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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