Muffler and Tailpipe: Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: Using an abrasive pad, clean the exhaust Torca® clamp surface area of any surface rust.
1. Position the muffler and tail pipe assembly.
NOTE: If equipped, do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust to hang from the flexible pipe or damage to the muffler and tailpipe may occur.
2. Slide the muffler and tail pipe assembly into the exhaust intermediate pipe until the alignment nub on the exhaust intermediate pipe is properly positioned into the L-notch on the muffler and tail pipe.
3. Support the muffler and tailpipe with a jackstand.
4. Position the rear tailpipe hanger isolator on the frame and install the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
   Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Rear Tailpipe Hanger Isolator From Frame

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
5. Position the rear muffler isolator and bracket assembly on the frame and install the bolt.
   • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
   Fig 2: Locating Bolt And Rear Muffler Isolator And Bracket Assembly From Frame

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) and 3.7L vehicles 

6. Position the muffler inlet pipe bracket support isolator on the frame and install the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
   Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Muffler Inlet Pipe Bracket Support Isolator From Frame

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   All vehicles 

7. Position the front muffler isolator and bracket assembly and install the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
8. Tighten the exhaust intermediate pipe-to-muffler and tail pipe assembly Torca® clamp.
   • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).