Lincoln Navigator: Exhaust System - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) / Muffler and Tailpipe. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the isolators.
These lubricants may cause deterioration of the isolator. This can lead
to separation of the isolator from the exhaust hanger bracket during
vehicle operation.
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Remove the load floor cover.
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Position the load floor storage compartment cover up.
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Remove the vehicle jack assembly.
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Remove the swiel wrench from the tool kit bag, oen the
spare tire winch access plug at the bottom of the compartment for the
jack and the tools tray.
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Insert the swivel wrench through the access hole in the floor to engage the winch.
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Turn the handle counterclockwise until the tire lowers to the ground and the cable is slightly slack.
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NOTE:
Slide the retainer through the centre of the spare tire wheel and remove the spare tire wheel.
Remove the spare wheel.
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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 bolts and the heat shield.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Loosen the muffler and tailpipe clamp.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Loosen the muffler and tailpipe clamp.
Torque:
41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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Release the locator tab.
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Remove the bolts and the muffler and tailpipe assembly.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Item
Description
1
Front Shock Absorber (2 required)
2
Front height sensor (2 required)
3
VDM
4
Rear height sensor (2 required)
5
Rear Shock Absorber (2 required)
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the A/C pressure transducer.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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