Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
5. Disconnect downstream heated oxygen sensor from the catalytic converter pipe.
6. Disconnect upstream heated oxygen sensor.
7. Remove catalytic converter to exhaust manifold attaching fasteners. Remove catalytic converter from vehicle.
8. Clean ends of pipes and/or muffler to assure mating of all parts. Discard broken or worn insulators, rusted clamps, supports and attaching parts.
NOTE: When replacement is required on any component of the exhaust system, it is most important that original equipment parts (or their equivalent)
be used;
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To insure proper alignment with other parts in the system.
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Provide acceptable exhaust noise levels and does not change exhaust system back pressure that could affect emissions and performance.
NOTE: When assembling exhaust system do not tighten clamps until components are aligned and supports have equal load on them.
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble catalytic convertor to exhaust manifold connection.
2. Assemble resonator pipe to catalytic convertor and attach to the supports on the underbody.
3. Install the muffler to resonator pipe and attach to the supports on the underbody.
4. Working from the front of system;
5. Align and tighten the catalytic convertor to exhaust manifold fasteners. Torque fasteners to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
