Lincoln Navigator: Exhaust System - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) / Muffler. Removal and Installation
Removal
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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 muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00 Exhaust System - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the clamps, and slide the clamps back on the muffler.
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Detach the isolators, remove the bolts and the muffler.
Installation
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Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.
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Install the muffler, the bolts and attach the isolators.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Tighten the clamps in the sequence shown.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Install the muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00 Exhaust System - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
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Check the exhaust system for leaks.
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...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
LH Valve cover
2
Air Cleaner outlet pipe
3
EVAP canister purge valve
4
Upper intake manifold
5
PCV
6
RH valve cover
7
EVAP canister
8
Vapor blocking valve
9
Fuel Tank Pressure (F..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front bumper nuts.
Torque:
66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
Remove the front bumper.
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