Comanche 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN E TBI (1989)
Use penetrating oil if necessary.
2.
On Wrangler (YJ) vehicles: Support the transmission and remove the skid plate.
3.
Place a block of wood against the rear of the converter and drive the converter forward to disengage the alignment tab on the converter pipe
from the alignment slot on the muffler.
NOTE:
If the converter does not move forward, it may be necessary to heat the converter to muffler connection with an oxyacetylene torch until the
metal becomes cherry red.
4.
Twist the converter back and forth to separate it from the muffler.
5.
Install the new converter into the muffler until the alignment tab is inserted into the alignment slot.
6.
Using the provided gasket, nuts and bolts, attach the converter to the front exhaust pipe. Do not tighten the bolts.
7.
Install and tighten the new exhaust pipe clamp, at the muffler to converter connection, to 40 ft-lbs (57 N-m).
8.
Tighten the converter to front exhaust pipe bolts to 25 ft-lbs (34 N-m).
9.
On Wrangler (YJ) vehicles: Install the skid plate.
10.
Lower vehicle.
Report/Reimburse, Parts Return, Vehicle Not Available
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record recall service
completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the following labor operation number and time allowance:
Labor Operation Number
Time Allowance
25617182
0.8 Hours
Replace oxygen sensor and catalytic converter
Add the cost of the recall parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
Parts Return
Removed catalytic converters must be returned to the Warranty Material Return Center.
Note:
See Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual, Chapter 6, Subsection H for complete recall claim processing and material return instructions.
Vehicle Not Available
If a vehicle is not available for service for a known reason, let us know by filling out the pre-addressed Vehicle Disposition Form portion of the Owner
Notification Form or describe the reason on a postcard and mail to:
Chrysler Corporation 429-10-04
P.O. Box 1919
Detroit, Michigan 48231-1919
Following the above procedures will expedite the processing of your claim.
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Zone Service Office.
Owner Letter
EMISSIONS RECALL TO REPLACE YOUR VEHICLE'S OXYGEN SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Dear Jeep(R) Vehicle Owner:
Chrysler Corporation has determined that some 1989 and 1990 Jeep(R) Cherokee, Comanche and Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, may
be in violation of Federal Emissions Standards.