Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 5 (2003)
11. Remove the left-hand lower heater case duct.
12. Cut the carpet.
13. Fold back the floor covering and sound deadening material (heater core shown removed for clarity).
14. Raise and support the vehicle.
15. Detach the exhaust flexible pipe from the tailpipe and muffler assembly.
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Discard the nuts and gasket.
16. Detach the exhaust front- hanger insulators from the brackets.
17. Detach the exhaust front muffler hanger insulator from the bracket.
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Support the exhaust system.