Ford Explorer: Exhaust System - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Muffler and Tailpipe
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the rear exhaust isolator nuts.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Loosen the exhaust clamp.
Torque:
41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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Detach the exhaust isolators.
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Slide the muffler and tailpipe rearward out of the isolators and remove the muffler and tailpipe.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.
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Check the exhaust system for leaks.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Authorized dealers have touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color. Your vehicle
color code is printed on a sticker on the front, left-hand side door jamb. Take
your color code to your authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color.
Before repairing minor paint damage, use a cleaner such as Motorcraft Bug and
Tar Remover to remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, in..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the passenger door window control switch bezel assembly.
Release the locking tabs from the passenger door window control switch bezel assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the passenger door window control switch bezel..
Categories
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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