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Cougar 1999 (08.1998-01.2001)

Exhaust System - Muffler and Tailpipe Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
Removal and Installation

Materials
Name
Specification
Lubricant
ESE-M99B144-B 
Anti-seize grease
SAM -1C907A 

Removal

All vehicles
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Support the front and rear muffler assembly with a suitable axle stand.
    Disconnect the muffler and tailpipe from the catalytic converter flange.
    • Remove and discard the gasket and nuts.

  1. Detach the front muffler exhaust hanger insulators.
Vehicles built up to 05/1999
  1. Detach the left-hand rear muffler exhaust hanger insulator.
Vehicles built 05/1999 onwards
  1. Remove the left-hand rear muffler support bracket.
All vehicles
  1. Remove the front and rear muffler assembly.
    • Detach the right-hand rear muffler exhaust hanger insulator.

Installation
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:The hanger insulators are constructed of a special material. Use only correct specification insulators.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Install new gasket and nuts.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Check the hanger insulators for damage or fatigue. Install new hanger insulators if required.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • When installing exhaust hanger insulators use Lubricant meeting Ford specification.

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