Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The muffler and catalytic converter are serviced together. For additional information, refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER - UNDERBODY .
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The production 2.5L catalytic converter, resonator and muffler assembly is a 1-piece construction. The service catalytic converter and resonator/muffler is a 2-piece construction.
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The production 3.0L and 2.5L hybrid catalytic converter and muffler assembly is a 1-piece construction. The service catalytic converter and muffler is a 2-piece construction.
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If replacement is not required, the production catalytic converter and muffler assembly can be removed and installed as one piece. It is only necessary to cut the production exhaust to enable the service section to be fitted. Before cutting any part of the exhaust system, check that the position of the cut is correct in comparison to the service section being installed.