Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 837

OXYGEN SENSORS OXYGEN SENSORS SHOULDER BOLT 2.5L ENGINE 2.4L ENGINE 2.0L ENGINE SEAL RING GASKET GASKET SPRING BOLT NUT NUT NUT
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 8 Ball and Flex Joint Connections
INSTALLATION
When assembling exhaust system do not tighten
clamps until components are aligned and supports
have equal load on them (Fig. 9).
(1) Assemble catalytic convertor to exhaust mani-
fold connection (Fig. 8).
EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD
(2) Assemble resonator pipe to catalytic convertor
and attach to the supports on the underbody (Fig. 9).
(3) Install the muffler to resonator pipe and attach
to the supports on the underbody (Fig. 9).
(4) Working from the front of system;
(5) Align and tighten the catalytic convertor to
exhaust manifold fasteners (Fig. 8). On 2.0L engine
torque shoulder bolts to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.). On 2.4/
2.5L engines torque fasteners to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
(6) Align each component to maintain position and
proper clearance with underbody parts and that all
supports have equal load on them. Tighten clamps to
80 N·m (60 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 10).
(7) Connect ground strap.
(8) Connect the downstream heated oxygen sensor.
(9) Connect the upstream heated oxygen sensor, on
2.5L engine.
INTAKE MANIFOLD—2.4L ENGINE
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE SERVICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS. SER-
VICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND
AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE WHILE
SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
To release fuel pressure, refer to Group 14, Fuel
System for procedure.
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs.
(2) Disconnect negative
jumper terminal (Fig. 11).
(3) Remove Air Inlet Resonator. Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System Air Inlet Resonator for procedure.
(4) Disconnect the fuel supply line quick connect at
the fuel rail assembly. Refer to Group 14, Fuel Sys-
tem Quick Connect Fittings procedure.
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSE
TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
(5) Remove fuel rail assembly attaching screws
and remove fuel rail assembly from engine. Cover
injector holes with suitable covering.
CAUTION: Do not set fuel injectors on their tips,
damage may occur to the injectors
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cable from auxiliary