Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
5. Support the muffler and tailpipe with a suitable jackstand.
6. Separate the 2 muffler and tailpipe isolators from the vehicle.
7. Remove and discard the 2 catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and separate the exhaust flexible pipe and the catalytic converter.
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Discard the gasket.
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To install, position a new gasket and tighten the new nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
8. Remove the heat shield.
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Remove the 6 nuts, the 2 pin-type retainers and the heat shield.
9. Remove the 2 parking brake cable routing bracket nuts.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
10. Remove the 6 parking brake cable routing bracket bolts.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
11. Remove the 2 parking brake cable routing clips.
12. Disconnect the rear parking brake cables from the calipers and remove the cables.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Adjust the parking brake cable. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjustment See: Adjustments.