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:
Preliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the CV joints for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...
Removal
Remove the third row seat cushion.
Refer to: Third Row Seat Cushion (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
Release the retainers from the seat cushion frame.
Remove the third row seat cushion cover and foam...
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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