Ford Escape: Exhaust System / Removal and Installation - Muffler and Tailpipe - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG))
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If equipped.
Position aside the electrical connector shield.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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If equipped.
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Use hose clamp pliers to arrest the coolant leak from the hose.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
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Release the clamps and remove the hoses from the heat exhanger.
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Remove and discard the clamp.
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Remove the isolator bracket studs and the muffler and tailpipe assembly.
Isolator hanger bracket
NOTE:
The below following step is only necessary if you are replacing the isolator hanger bracket.
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NOTE:
Left-hand side shown, right-hand side is similar.
Remove the isolator bracket studs.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Detach the isolator and remove the bracket.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Position the muffler and tailpipe assembly in the vehicle and install the isolator bracket studs.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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NOTE:
Make sure that the clamp is installed to the same orientation as when removed.
NOTE:
Make sure that new clamp is installed.
Install the new clamp.
Torque:
17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
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Check the exhaust system for leaks.
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Check and fill the coolant to the maximum level.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C)
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting - 2...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell
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Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
Remove the exterior front door handle.
Refer to: Exterior F..