Muffler and Tailpipe: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Exhaust fasteners are of a torque prevailing design. Use only new fasteners with the same part number as the original. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of exhaust components.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Loosen the catalytic converter-to-muffler coupling or, if equipped, the exhaust intermediate pipe-to-muffler coupling.
Remove and discard the 2 muffler rear bracket nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Muffler Rear Bracket Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the rubber isolators and remove the muffler and tailpipe assembly.