Lincoln Aviator: Exhaust System - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Muffler and Tailpipe
Removal
NOTE:
Muffler and tailpipe assemblies will vary in configuration
with different wheelbases and powertrains. Typical application shown.
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, Description and Operation).
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Remove the rear mufflers isolator nuts.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Loosen the exhaust clamps.
Torque:
41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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Detach the exhaust isolators.
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Slide the muffler and tailpipe rearward out of the isolators and remove the muffler and tailpipe.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.
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Check the exhaust system for leaks.
Removal
NOTE:
The LH and RH exhaust flexible pipes are covered in this procedure. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe(s) necessary.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
System Operation
Universal Transmitter
The universal transmitter learns a hand-held transmitter radio
frequency code and stores the code in memory. It consists of 3 buttons
with an indicator lamp. Once the universal transmitter code is stored,
the universal transmitter emits the radio frequency of the hand-held
transmitter when the corresponding button is pressed...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
A/C Odor Remover Flexible Applicator
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® A/C Cooling Coil CoatingYN-29
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Inspection
NOTE:
There are typically 4 types of objectionable odors found in a vehicle:
chemical odors
environmental odors
human and other interior-generated odors
microbiological odors
Before determining that A/C odor treatment is required, determine the source and the circumstances under which the odor occurs...