Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 1320

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MUFFLER/PIPE ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(5) Remove muffler/pipe assembly from resonator
pipe.
NOTE: Band clamps are spot welded to exhaust
system. If a band clamp must be replaced, the spot
weld must be ground off the exhaust pipe.
NOTE: When replacement is required on any com-
ponent of the exhaust system, it is most important
that original equipment parts (or their equivalent)
be used for the following reasons:
• To insure proper alignment with other parts in
the system.
• Provide acceptable exhaust noise levels and does
not change exhaust system back pressure that could
affect emissions and performance.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Always work from the front to rear of
exhaust system when aligning and tightening
exhaust system components.
(1) Loosely install muffler/pipe assembly onto res-
onator pipe.
(2) Install support isolators to muffler supports.
(3) Align muffler/pipe assembly to maintain posi-
tion and proper clearance with underbody parts. All
support isolators should have equal load on them.
Tighten band clamp to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(4) Connect ground strap to muffler.
(5) Lower vehicle.
(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks.
Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
(7) Check the exhaust system for contact with the
body panels. Make the necessary ajustments, if
needed.
RESONATOR/PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
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 and apply penetrating oil
to band clamps of components being removed (Fig. 1).
(2) Remove muffler/pipe assembly (Refer to 11 -
EXHAUST SYSTEM/MUFFLER - REMOVAL).
(3) Loosen band clamp for resonator/pipe assembly.
(4) Remove resonator/pipe assembly.
NOTE: Band clamps are spot welded to exhaust
system. If a band clamp must be replaced, the spot
weld must be ground off the exhaust pipe.
NOTE: When replacement is required on any com-
ponent of the exhaust system, it is most important
that original equipment parts (or their equivalent)
be used for the following reasons:
• To insure proper alignment with other parts in
the system.
• Provide acceptable exhaust noise levels and does
not change exhaust system back pressure that could
affect emissions and performance.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Always work from the front to rear of
exhaust system when aligning and tightening
exhaust system components.
(1) Loosely install resonator/pipe assembly and
muffler/pipe assembly.
(2) Install support isolators to muffler supports.
(3) Align resonator/pipe assembly and muffler/pipe
assembly to maintain position and proper clearance
with underbody parts. All support isolators should
have equal load on them. Tighten resonator/pipe
assembly band clamp to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(4) Tighten muffler/pipe assembly band clamp to
54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(5) Connect ground strap to muffler.
(6) Lower vehicle.
(7) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks.
Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
(8) Check the exhaust system for contact with the
body panels. Make the necessary ajustments, if
needed.
EXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 13