So I decided to tackle removing the symposer.
started of looking like this;



Removed some of the pipe work;



After fighting the stupid clip fitted by ford I got here and fitted my ASH blanking plug;



After this I took it for a drive to make sure it wasn't leaking, safe to say all was good!

Then attacked the other end;



Managed to undo the screws and yank it out from under the scuttle panel after removing a few more clips and the wiper arms!



All out, what a load of crap!



Gave it a quick wipe over as well;