Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1264

11 - 8 EXHAUST SYSTEM AND TURBOCHARGER
INTERMEDIATE PIPE (Continued)
(3) Loosen band clamp and remove support isola-
tor. Remove intermediate pipe from catalytic con-
verter pipe (Fig. 5).
(4) Clean ends of pipes and muffler to assure mating
of all parts. Discard broken or worn isolators, rusted or
overused clamps, supports, and attaching parts.
NOTE: When replacement is required on any com-
ponent of the exhaust system, you must use origi-
nal equipment parts (or their equivalent).
INSTALLATION
When assembling exhaust system do not tighten
clamps until components are aligned and clearances
are checked.
(1) Install intermediate pipe and the isolator sup-
ports to the underbody (Fig. 5).
(2) Install muffler (Refer to 11 - EXHAUST SYS-
TEM/MUFFLER - INSTALLATION).
(3) Working from the front of system; align each
component to maintain position and proper clearance
with underbody parts (Fig. 2). For clearance specifi-
cations (Refer to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM - SPECI-
FICATIONS).
(4) Tighten band clamps to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.)
(Fig. 6).
1 - CLAMP
2 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER PIPE
3 - INTERMEDIATE PIPE
1 - CLAMP SIZE
2 - TORQUE SPECIFICATION
CAUTION: Band clamps should never be tightened
such that the two sides of the clamps are bottomed
out against the center hourglass shaped center
block. Once this occurs, the clamp band has been
stretched and has lost its clamping force and must
be replaced.
To replace the band clamp; remove the nut and peel
back the ends of the clamp until spot weld breaks.
NOTE: Maintain proper clamp orientation when
replacing with new clamp.
Fig. 5 Intermediate Pipe
4 - ISOLATOR
5 - HANGER
Fig. 6 Band Clamp
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