Exhaust H-Pipe - 5.0L: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Exhaust fasteners are of a torque prevailing design. Use only new fasteners with the same part number as the original. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of exhaust components.
All vehicles
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Loosen the LH and RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust H-pipe ball clamps.
Boss® 302 only
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NOTE: Do not bend, twist or allow the exhaust side pipes to hang from the flexible bellows or damage to the exhaust side pipe may occur.NOTE: Note the position of the restrictors, gaskets and spacers for assembly.
Remove and discard the 4 LH and RH exhaust side pipe-to-exhaust H-pipe nuts.
- Remove the 2 LH and RH exhaust side pipe bolts.
- Remove the LH and RH exhaust side pipes.
- Discard the exhaust side pipe gaskets.
- Discard the LH and RH side pipe grommet assemblies.
All vehicles
- Loosen the Torca® couplers.
- Slide the Torca® couplers on to the intermediate pipe and disconnect the intermediate pipe from the exhaust H-pipe.
- Remove the exhaust H-pipe.
- Remove and discard the 2 ball clamps.