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Catalytic Converter LH - Vehicles Built From: 12-2004 3.0L Duratec-VE (VE6) > < Catalytic Converter - Vehicles Built From: 12-2005 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)

Maverick 2005 (08.2004-)

Exhaust System - Exhaust Flexible Pipe—Vehicles Built From: 12/2003 Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

NOTE:
NOTE:Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.
NOTE:
NOTE:Oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 Jacking and Lifting.
  1. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.
    • To install, tighten the nuts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  1. Remove and discard the 3 exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  1. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new gaskets.

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