Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
3.
Disconnect the downstream oxygen sensor electrical connector.
4.
Using Miller Special Tool C-4907 remove the downstream oxygen sensor from the catalytic converter pipe. Mark and save the oxygen sensor for
later reuse. (Figure 1).
Caution:
Upstream and downstream oxygen sensors are not interchangeable. Mark the sensors so that they can be transferred to their correct locations
on the new catalyst.
5.
For vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, disconnect the upstream oxygen sensor electrical connector.
6.
Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold fasteners. Save the fasteners and gasket for later reuse.
7.
Disconnect the muffler ground strap, exhaust system hangers, and then lower the entire exhaust system to the floor.
8.
For vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, use Miller Special Tool C-4907 to remove the upstream oxygen sensor from the catalytic converter.
Mark and save the oxygen sensor for later reuse (Figure 1).
9.
Separate the catalytic converter from the resonator and set it aside for ri3turn to the Warranty Material Return Center.
10.
Connect the new catalytic converter assembly to the resonator. Tighten the catalytic converter to resonator clamp to 47 ft-lbs (64 N.m).
11.
For vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, install the upstream oxygen sensor that was removed in step 8 using Miller Special Tool C-4907.
Tighten the sensor to 20 ft lbs (28 N.m).
Caution:
Upstream and downstream oxygen sensors are not interchangeable. Be sure to install the upstream oxygen sensor in the correct location.
