Exhaust Intermediate Pipe - 2.5L, Hybrid: Removal
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.
All vehicles
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING
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2.5L
- Remove and discard the 3 exhaust intermediate pipe-to-exhaust downpipe nuts.
2.5L hybrid
- Remove and discard the 3 exhaust intermediate pipe-to-catalytic converter manifold nuts.
All vehicles
- Remove and discard the two 10-mm catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe spring nuts and remove the intermediate pipe.
NOTE:
Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spring nuts or damage may occur to the exhaust intermediate pipe flange studs.
NOTE:
When loosening the exhaust intermediate pipe spring nuts, alternately loosen the nuts from side to side.