Removal and Installation

Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Release the parking brake.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut to the end of the thread.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING -- FOCUS .
NOTE: Do not bend or twist the exhaust flexible pipe. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the exhaust flexible pipe.

Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint.

Fig 1: Supporting Exhaust Flexible Pipe With Support Wrap
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the exhaust tailpipe and muffler assembly aside.
1. Remove and discard the muffler flange nuts and gasket.
  - To install, tighten the new nuts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  - Install new gasket.
2. Disconnect the hanger isolators.
Fig 2: Identifying Hanger Isolators And Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 4 nuts and the exhaust center heat shield.

Fig 3: Locating Nuts And Exhaust Center Heat Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Separate the parking brake cable from the equalizer and position the cable grommet up through the floor.
Remove the 3 parking brake control bolts and the parking brake control.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the parking brake. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT .