Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2002)
Exhaust Crossover Pipe: Service and Repair
Cross-Under Pipe
CROSS-UNDER PIPE - 2.7L
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH. THEREFORE, NEVER
WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS COOLED. SPECIAL CARE
SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CONVERTER
RISES TO A HIGH LEVEL AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF ENGINE OPERATION TIME.
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Disconnect downstream oxygen sensor connectors.
3. Remove oil pan to transmission structural collar.
4. Disconnect exhaust system pipe from cross-under pipe.
5. Remove fasteners attaching cross-under pipe to catalytic converters.
6. Remove cross-under pipe.
INSTALLATION
