2.7L and 3.0L Exhaust Manifold Removal?

Engine exhaust manifold replacing procedure.

The details mentioned here are for 2.7L Engine and 3.0L Engines.
Please Note that this Procedure Covers all U.S. and Canadian models of the Chrysler/Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring Coupe and Dodge Stratus/ Stratus Coupe models for Year 1999 to 2005.


The Procedure is as follows:---

2.7L Engine
Front

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Cross under pipe

   Front catalytic converter

   Exhaust manifold and discard the gasket

To install:

1. Clean all mating surfaces of any residual gasket material.
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Exhaust manifold with a new gasket. Torque the bolts, starting in the center and working outward, to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)

   Front catalytic converter and heat shield and torque the bolts to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm)

   Cross under pipe and torque the bolts to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm)

   Negative battery cable
3. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

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1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   The negative battery cable

   The cross under pipe

   The front catalytic converter

   The exhaust manifold and discard the gasket

To install:

1. Clean all mating surfaces of any residual gasket material.
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   The exhaust manifold with a new gasket. Torque the bolts, starting in the center and working outward, to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)

   The front catalytic converter and heat shield and torque the bolts to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm)

   The cross under pipe and torque the bolts to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm)

   The negative battery cable
3. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

Rear:--

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Throttle body air inlet hose

   Air cleaner assembly

   Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube from the exhaust manifold and EGR valve

   Exhaust system

   Cross under pipe

   Rear catalytic converter

   Rear Oxygen Sensor (O ₂ S)

   Exhaust manifold and discard the gasket

To install:

1. Clean all mating surfaces of any residual gasket material.
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Exhaust manifold with a new gasket. Torque the bolts, starting in the center and working outward, to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)

   Rear catalytic converter and heat shield and torque the bolts to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm)

   Rear Oxygen Sensor (O ₂ S)

   Cross under pipe and torque the bolts to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm)

   Exhaust system

   EGR tube with new gaskets

   Air cleaner assembly and air intake hose

   Negative battery cable
3. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

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1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   The negative battery cable

   The throttle body air inlet hose

   The air cleaner assembly

   The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube from the exhaust manifold and EGR valve

   The exhaust system

   The cross under pipe

   The rear catalytic converter

   The rear Oxygen Sensor (O ₂ S)

   The exhaust manifold and discard the gasket

To install:

1. Clean all mating surfaces of any residual gasket material.
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   The exhaust manifold with a new gasket. Torque the bolts, starting in the center and working outward, to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)

   The rear catalytic converter and heat shield and torque the bolts to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm)

   The rear O ₂ S

   The cross under pipe and torque the bolts to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm)

   The exhaust system

   The EGR tube with new gaskets

   The air cleaner assembly and air intake hose

   The negative battery cable
3. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

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3.0L Engine

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Battery and tray

   Front exhaust pipe

   Air cleaner assembly

   Oil dipstick guide

   Strut tower bar

   Upper and lower heat shields

   Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) pipe, left side only

   Exhaust manifold and discard the gasket

To install:

1. Clean all mating surfaces of any residual gasket material.
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Exhaust manifold with a new gasket and torque the bolts to 33 ft. lbs. (44 Nm)

   EGR pipe, if removed. Torque the bolt to 13 ft. lbs. (18 Nm).

   Upper and lower heat shields and torque the bolts to 10 ft. lbs. (15 Nm)

   Strut tower bar

   Oil dipstick guide

   Air cleaner assembly

   Front exhaust pipe

   Battery and tray
3. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

These details will help.

Thanks.           

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