Exhaust Intermediate Pipe: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 4.0L has single intermediate pipe, 4.6L and 5.4L have dual. Repeat steps for both sides, if necessary.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Loosen the exhaust coupler and disconnect the intermediate pipe from the catalytic converter assembly. Discard the exhaust coupler.
Loosen the muffler clamp and disconnect the muffler from the intermediate pipe.

Fig 1: Locating Muffler Clamp Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the intermediate pipe from the vehicle.