Inspection; Installation - Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual

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EXHAUST MANIFOLD - RIGHT (Continued)
NOTE: Do not reuse V-Band clamp.
(9) Remove the A/C compressor attaching bolts and
set compressor aside.
(10) Remove engine oil dipstick tube.
(11) Remove the A/C compressor bracket.
(12) Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connector
and remove sensor.
(13) Remove heat shield attaching bolts and
remove heat shields (Fig. 130).
(14) Remove the exhaust manifold attaching bolts
(Fig. 131).
(15) Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket (Fig.
131).
Fig. 131 EXHAUST MANIFOLD - RIGHT SIDE
1 - GASKET
2 - BOLT - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
3 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD

INSPECTION

(1) Inspect exhaust manifolds for damage or
cracks.
(2) Check manifold flatness.
(3) Inspect the exhaust manifold gasket for obvi-
ous discoloration or distortion.
(4) Check distortion of the cylinder head mounting
surface with a straightedge and thickness gauge.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install exhaust manifold and gasket. Tighten
bolts starting at the center working outward to 23
N·m (200 in. lbs.) (Fig. 131).
(2) Install heat shields and tighten attaching bolts
to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) (Fig. 130).
(3) Install oxygen sensor to manifold and connect
electrical connector.
(4) Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
(5) Install engine oil dipstick tube.
(6) Install the A/C compressor and drive belt. For
belt installation procedure, (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLA-
TION).
(7) Install a new V-Band clamp and tighten to 11
N·m (100 in. lbs.).
(8) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(9) Install the exhaust system. (Refer to 11 -
EXHAUST SYSTEM - INSTALLATION)
(10) Install and/or tighten nut attaching converter
pipe support to transaxle mount to 47 N·m (35 ft.
lbs.).
(11) Lower the vehicle.
(12) Install air cleaner housing and air inlet tube.
(13) Connect negative cable.
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