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:
WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting
in the Correct Position.
Unlock the steering column.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Grinder
Hot Air Gun
Knife
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805DTM
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Flexible Foam R..
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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