Exhaust Flexible Pipe - LH, 3.5L GTDI: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust to hang from the flexible pipe or damage to the exhaust system may occur.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
If equipped, release the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.
Remove the 2 LH exhaust flexible pipe-to-LH catalytic converter nuts.
- Discard the nuts.
Remove the 2 LH exhaust flexible pipe-to-underbody catalytic converter nuts.
- Discard the nuts and gasket.
- Remove the LH exhaust flexible pipe.