Muffler/Front Resonator Assembly Removal; Installation; Resonator - Left Rear Removal; Resonator - Right Rear (300M Special) Removal - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

LH
HEAT SHIELDS (Continued)
CAUTION: Avoid application of rust prevention com-
pounds or undercoating materials to exhaust sys-
tem heat shields on cars if equipped. Light over
spray near the edges is permitted. Application of
coating will greatly reduce the efficiency of the heat
shields resulting in excessive floor pan tempera-
tures and objectionable fumes.
MUFFLER/FRONT RESONATOR
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove exhaust
EXHAUST SYSTEM - REMOVAL).
(2) Loosen clamp and separate left rear resonator/
pipe from muffler/front resonator assembly (Fig. 1) or
(Fig. 2).
(3) 300M Special: Remove nuts securing right
rear resonator/pipe to muffler/front resonator assem-
bly (Fig. 2).

INSTALLATION

(1) Install left rear resonator/pipe onto new muf-
fler/front resonator (Fig. 1) or (Fig. 2), but do not
tighten clamp until exhaust system is installed on
vehicle.
(2) 300M Special: Install right rear resonator/pipe
onto new muffler/front resonator (Fig. 2), but do not
tighten nuts until exhaust system is installed on
vehicle.
(3) Install exhaust
EXHAUST SYSTEM - INSTALLATION).
(4) Align exhaust components for proper clearance.
(5) Tighten all exhaust band clamps to 61 N·m (45
ft. lbs.).
(6) 300M Special: Tighten right rear resonator/
pipe nuts to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) (Fig. 2).
RESONATOR - LEFT REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the exhaust system (Refer to 11 -
EXHAUST SYSTEM - REMOVAL).
(2) Loosen the clamp of the left rear resonator/pipe
assembly (Fig. 1) or (Fig. 2).
(3) Remove the left rear resonator/pipe assembly.
system (Refer to
system (Refer to
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the left rear resonator/pipe assembly
onto the muffler/front resonator assembly and loose
assemble the accompanying clamp (Fig. 1) or (Fig. 2).
(2) Install
EXHAUST SYSTEM - INSTALLATION).
(3) Align exhaust components for proper clearance.
Tighten all band clamps to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
RESONATOR - RIGHT REAR
(300M SPECIAL)
REMOVAL
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WARNING: THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERA-
TURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH.
THEREFORE, NEVER WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT
TO SERVICE ANY PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNTIL IT IS COOLED. SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE
TAKEN WHEN WORKING NEAR THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CON-
VERTER RISES TO A HIGH LEVEL AFTER A SHORT
PERIOD OF ENGINE OPERATION TIME.
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Apply penetrating oil to right rear resonator/
pipe nuts (Fig. 2).
CAUTION: Do not use any tools to remove the iso-
lators, remove by hand only. Soapy water or sili-
cone-based spray may be used to assist removal.
Do Not use a petroleum-based lubricant on the iso-
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lators. This will damage the rubber material.
(3) Remove the rubber isolator from the rear sup-
port bracket on body.
(4) Remove right rear resonator/pipe nuts (Fig. 2).
(5) Remove right rear resonator/pipe assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position right rear resonator/pipe assembly into
mounting position. Loosely install attaching nuts
(Fig. 2).
(2) Install the rubber isolator to the rear support
bracket on body.
(3) Align right rear resonator/pipe for proper clear-
ance. Tighten nuts to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.).
EXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 9
exhaust system (Refer to 11 -