Removal
NOTE:
The production muffler and tailpipe assembly is one-piece construction. The service muffler and tailpipe is 3-piece construction for Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) and 2-piece construction for non-PZEV . It is necessary to cut the production exhaust system to enable the service sections to be fitted. Before cutting any part of the exhaust system, check that the position of the cut is correct in comparison to the service sections to be installed.
All vehicles
Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint.
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV)
Non-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV)
All vehicles
Installation
All vehicles
NOTICE: The exhaust hanger isolators are constructed from a special material. Use only the correct specification exhaust hanger isolators or damage to the exhaust system may occur.
NOTE:
Check the exhaust hanger isolators for damage and fatigue. Install new exhaust hanger isolators as required.
Do not tighten the service clamp at this time.
Assemble the front muffler service section and service clamp.
Do not tighten the service clamp at this time.
Using a service clamp, attach the front muffler service section assembly to the rear muffler service section.
Non-PZEV
PZEV
All vehicles
Remove the exhaust flexible pipe support.
Ford Focus Principles of Operation
Brake System
Applying the brake pedal uses lever action to push a rod into the brake booster
which, through the use of vacuum, boosts the force of the rod and then transmits
this force into the master cylinder. This produces hydraulic pressure in the master
cylinder. On vehicles not equipped ...