Exhaust Intermediate Pipe - Gasoline Engines: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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.

NOTE: Some vehicle applications are not equipped with an exhaust intermediate pipe.

NOTE: Some vehicle applications are equipped with an exhaust intermediate pipe with a resonator.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Loosen the exhaust resonator-to-intermediate pipe Torca® clamp.
Loosen the exhaust intermediate pipe-to-muffler Torca® clamp.
If equipped, disconnect the intermediate pipe from the isolator.
Disconnect the front muffler isolator.
Remove the exhaust intermediate pipe.