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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1308 (EXHAUST SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONEXHAUST SYSTEM - EXPLODED VIEW2.5L HYBRID
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
2.5L Hybrid
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION 2.5L Hybrid
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9448 | Catalytic converter manifold gasket |
| 2 | 5G241 | Catalytic converter |
| 3 | W708176 | Catalytic converter manifold nut (7 required) |
| 4 | W704474 | Catalytic converter manifold stud (7 required) |
| 5 | 14A464 | Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector |
| 6 | 14A464 | Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector |
| 7 | W712021 | Exhaust downpipe bracket bolt (2 required) |
| 8 | 9451 | Gasket |
| 9 | 5E256 | Exhaust intermediate pipe |
| 10 | W520413 | Exhaust intermediate pipe nut (3 required) |
| 11 | 5E241 | Gasket |
| 12 | 5G215 | Catalytic converter-to-intermediate pipe spring nut (2 required) |
| 13 | 5E211 | Underbody catalytic converter |
| 14 | 5A262 | Exhaust hanger (5 required) |
| 15 | 5230 | Muffler |
| 16 | 5G215 | Resonator-to-muffler spring nut (2 required) |
| 17 | 5E241 | Gasket |
| 18 | 5212 | Resonator assembly |
| 19 | W790170 | Exhaust intermediate pipe flange stud (2 required) |
| 20 | W790190 | Resonator flange stud (2 required) |
- For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedure(s).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.