Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1263

PT
MUFFLER (Continued)
1 - CLAMP
2 - INTERMEDIATE PIPE
3 - ISOLATOR
4 - CLAMP
Fig. 4 Band Clamp
1 - CLAMP SIZE
2 - TORQUE SPECIFICATION
EXHAUST SYSTEM AND TURBOCHARGER
Fig. 3 Muffler
5 - HANGER
6 - MUFFLER
7 - HANGER
8 - ISOLATOR
INTERMEDIATE PIPE
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 OPERATING TIME.
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist and apply penetrating oil
to band clamp fastener of component being removed.
NOTE: Do not use petroleum-based lubricants when
removing/installing muffler or exhaust pipe isola-
tors as it may compromise the life of the part. A
suitable substitute is a mixture of liquid dish soap
and water.
(2) Remove muffler (Refer to 11 - EXHAUST SYS-
TEM/MUFFLER - REMOVAL).
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