Sebring Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2001)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove complete exhaust system.
4. Remove rear engine mount and transaxle bracket.
5. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
6. Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove exhaust manifold retaining fasteners and remove exhaust manifold.
8. Remove and discard manifold gasket.
CLEANING
1. Discard gasket (if equipped) and clean all surfaces of manifold and cylinder head.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect manifold gasket surfaces for flatness with straight edge. Surface must be flat within 0.15 mm per 300 mm (0.006 in. per foot) of manifold
length.
2. Inspect manifolds for cracks or distortion. Replace manifold as necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new exhaust manifold gasket. DO NOT APPLY SEALER.
2. Position exhaust manifold in place. Tighten fasteners in sequence shown, to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.). Repeat this procedure until all fasteners are at
specified torque.