Muffler and Tailpipe - 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Loosen the resonator or catalytic converter-to-muffler Torca® clamp, or if equipped, the exhaust intermediate pipe-to-muffler Torca® clamp.
Support the muffler and tail pipe assembly.
Disconnect the muffler isolators.
Remove the 2 tailpipe isolator and bracket bolts from the frame and remove from the tail pipe.

Fig 1: Locating Tailpipe Isolator And Bracket Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the muffler and tail pipe from the vehicle.