Removing exhaust

2012 FORD FOCUS

100,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

JORDAN ZEGARRA

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Is there a way to remove my exhaust pipes or disconnect my mid pipes without actually sawing the exhaust off? I’m trying to replace my exhaust with an aftermarket one but don’t want to destroy the stock one. Thank you!

Mar 14, 2019 at 2:24 PM

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SQM

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Hello,

If you get a cat-back exhaust system then you will not have to cut off any components.
A cat-back exhaust system consists of all the components from the catalytic converter to the back of the vehicle.
It will simply bolt on to your catalytic converter and will not need any cutting. Just be sure to get the one is a direct fit for your vehicle.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-exhaust-systems-work
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/exhaust-system-removal

I have attached a picture of what a typical cat-back exhaust system might look like.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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Sep 14, 2021 at 10:57 AM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. You can disassemble the exhaust system in a few pieces so there is no reason to saw the system up. Here are two tutorials showing how to remove and replace the catalytic converter and exhaust system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/exhaust-system-removal

I've attached picture steps below on how to remove the entire exhaust system on your Fusion. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Sep 14, 2021 at 11:17 AM