Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 508

UNDER TORQUE SPECI- CATALYTIC BODY FICATION SHIELD 37 mm (1.45 in.) HEAT VERTER CON-
PL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INSTALLATION
When assembling exhaust system do not tighten
clamps until components are aligned and clearances
are checked.
(1) Assemble catalytic convertor to exhaust mani-
fold ball joint connection (Fig. 8).
(2) Assemble exhaust pipe to catalytic convertor
and the support to the underbody
(3) Install the muffler to exhaust pipe and the sup-
ports to the underbody.
(4) Working from the front of system;
(5) Align and tighten the catalytic convertor to
exhaust manifold ball joint bolts (Fig. 8).
(6) Align each component to maintain position and
proper clearance with underbody parts and tighten
clamps to specifications (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9 Exhaust Clearance
(7) Connect the downstream heated oxygen sensor.
(8) A new style band clamp (Torca) will be used on
the PL exhaust system (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Band Clamp (Torca)
EXHAUST PIPE TOEBOARD FLOOR PANEL CONVERTER MOUNTED 23 mm (.91 in.) CLAMP SIZE CROSS MEMBER HEAT SHIELD
EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD
INTAKE MANIFOLD—SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM
ENGINE (SOHC)
REMOVAL
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS
AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE
WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove fuel filler cap.
(3) Remove the fresh air duct (Fig. 13).
(4) Remove the protective cap from the fuel pres-
sure test port on the fuel rail (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11 Fuel Pressure Test Port
(5) Place the open end of fuel pressure release
hose, tool number C-4799-1, into an approved gaso- TO ATTACHED C-4799-1 HOSE PORT TEST
line container. Connect the other end of hose to the
fuel pressure test port (Fig. 12). Fuel pressure will
bleed off through the hose into the gasoline con-
tainer. Fuel gauge C-4799-A contains hose C-4799-1.
Fig. 12 Releasing Fuel Pressure
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FUEL RAIL