Ford Mustang Service Manual: Muffler - 4.6L (4V)

Removal and Installation

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

Remove the dual converter assembly nuts.

3. Remove the RH exhaust hanger insulator (5260).


3. Remove the RH exhaust hanger insulator (5260).

4. Remove the LH exhaust hanger insulator (5260).


4. Remove the LH exhaust hanger insulator (5260).

5. Remove the RH intermediate exhaust pipe hanger insulator.


5. Remove the RH intermediate exhaust pipe hanger insulator.

6. Remove the LH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.


6. Remove the LH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.

7. Remove the RH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.


7. Remove the RH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.

8. Remove the LH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.


8. Remove the LH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.

9. Remove the RH and LH mufflers.


9. Remove the RH and LH mufflers.

10. CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the


10. CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators as they deteriorate the rubber.

NOTE: A soap-and-water solution will ease installation of the exhaust hanger insulators.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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