Q: What precautions should be taken before servicing the exhaust heat shields for the catalytic converter and muffler on Mercury Marauder?
A: Switch off the air suspension system before servicing the exhaust heat shields of the catalytic converter and muffler, to avoid vehicle movement. Lift the car up and check on loose or missing heat shields. Install new catalytic converter, or secure loose shields with worm clamps. Lower the vehicle afterward.