Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the 3 exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the exhaust hanger and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gaskets and nuts.