Cross-Under Pipe - 2.7L: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Disconnect downstream oxygen sensor connectors.
- Remove oil pan to transmission structural collar. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - REMOVAL)
- Disconnect exhaust system pipe from cross-under pipe.
- Remove fasteners attaching cross-under pipe to catalytic converters. See Fig 1.
- Remove cross-under pipe. See Fig 1.
| 1 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD - REAR |
| 2 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER ATTACHING STUD |
| 3 - NUTS - PIPE-TO-REAR CONVERTER |
| 4 - CROSS-UNDER PIPE |
| 5 - BOLT - PIPE-TO-FRONT CONVERTER |
| 6 - NUT - PIPE-TO-FRONT CONVERTER |
| 7 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD - FRONT |
| 8 - GASKET - PIPE-TO-CONVERTER |