PT Cruiser L4-2.4L VIN B (2001)
2. Working from the front of system; align each component to maintain position and proper clearance with underbody parts. Refer to Specifications -
Exhaust System Clearance. Tighten band clamp to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Band clamps should never be tightened such that the two sides of the clamps are bottomed out against the center hourglass shaped
center block. Once this occurs, the clamp band has been stretched and has lost its clamping force and must be replaced.
To replace the band clamp; remove the nut and peel back the ends of the clamp until spot weld breaks.
NOTE: Maintain proper clamp orientation when replacing with new clamp.
3. Connect the exhaust system ground strap.