Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
12.
Raise the exhaust system into position and connect the exhaust system hangers.
13.
Install the muffler ground strap.
14.
Install the manifold-to-converter gasket saved in step 6. Position the catalyst flange onto manifold studs and tighten the exhaust manifold fasteners
to 24 ft-lbs (32 N.m).
15.
Install the downstream oxygen sensor that was removed in step 4 using Miller Special Tool C-4907. Tighten the sensor to 20 ft-lbs (28 N.m).
16.
Connect the downstream oxygen sensor electrical connector.
17.
For vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, connect the upstream oxygen sensor electrical connector.
18.
Lower the vehicle.
B. Install an Authorized Modifications Label
For vehicles involved in Recall # 7932 located in California only: Type or print (with a ball point pen) the following information on an Authorized
Modification Label (PN 4275086) and attach the label near the VECI label (Figure 2).
C. Complete Proof of Correction Form
For vehicles involved in Recall # 7932 located in California only:
Complete a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form and supply it to the vehicle owner.
Dealer Instructions
IMPORTANT
DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Emissions Recalls # 7931 and # 7932 -- Catalytic Converter
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This service requirement applies only to 1998 model year Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and Plymouth Breeze (JA) vehicles built from March 1,
1998 through March 21, 1998 (MDH 0301XX through 0321XX) and equipped with a:
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Federal Emission Control System (Sales Code -- NAA) -- Recall # 7931
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California Emission Control System (Sales Code -- NAE) -- Recall # 7932
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The catalytic converter on the above listed vehicles may have been welded with incorrect weld wire. This may result in corrosion of the converter
weld joints and cause premature failure of the catalytic converter. To correct this condition the catalytic converter must be replaced.
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Effective immediately all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this Recall Notification. The Labor Operation Number for
Advance Service Information (ASI) # 98-17 is being canceled. Vehicles that have had the ASI repair performed have been removed from this recall.
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For vehicles involved in Recall # 7932 located in California: Be sure to provide a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (Form No.
81-O16-1053) to each owner upon completion of the recall service, for owner use as proof during renewal of the vehicle registration.
Parts Packages:
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Due to the small number of involved vehicles no parts will be distributed for this recall.
7931/7932
Owner Letter
EMISSIONS RECALL TO REPLACE YOUR VEHICLE'S CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Dear Cirrus, Stratus or Breeze Owner:
