Muffler and Tailpipe: Installation

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NOTE: Do not tighten any fasteners until all components are aligned.

Position the muffler and tailpipe assembly. Connect the rubber isolators.
Loosely install the 2 muffler rear bracket nuts.

NOTE: Using an abrasive pad, clean the exhaust coupling surface area of any surface rust.

Fig 1: Identifying Coupling Installation Dimensions

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Place new coupling on the catalytic converter-to-muffler joint or, if equipped, exhaust intermediate-to-muffler joint. Make sure the coupling are installed no more the 4 mm (0.15 in) from the back of the button on the end of the pipe.
Align the exhaust system. For additional information refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM ALIGNMENT .
Tighten the catalytic converter-to-muffler coupling or, if equipped, exhaust intermediate pipe-to-muffler coupling.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Tighten the 2 rear bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb.ft).
  
  Fig 2: Tightening Rear Bracket Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.