Exhaust System: Description: Notes

Fig 1: View of Exhaust System

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CENTER EXHAUST FLANGE

2 - NUTS

3 - RETAINING BOLTS

4 - EXHAUST SEAL

5 - LEFT EXHAUST PIPE

6 - LEFT SIDE O2 SENSOR CONNECTOR

7 - RIGHT SIDE O2 SENSOR CONNECTOR

8 - LEFT SIDE MANIFOLD FLANGE

9 - RIGHT SIDE MANIFOLD FLANGE

10 - RIGHT EXHAUST PIPE

11 - RETAINING BOLTS

12 - EXHAUST SEAL

13 - NUTS

CAUTION: Avoid application of rust prevention compounds or undercoating materials to exhaust system floor pan exhaust heat shields. Light overspray near the edges is permitted. Application of coating will result in excessive floor pan temperatures and objectionable fumes.

A thin-wall air-gap insulated exhaust pipe leads to the three-way catalytic converter, which has an air-gap insulated housing. The air-gap insulation, whereby a steel shell is wrapped around the component, limits heat loss to hasten the catalytic converter action. The insulation also minimizes the need for insulation to protect the passenger compartment from excessive temperatures. A large - 812 cu. in, (13.3 L) - muffler is tuned to produce a sporty tone that meets pass-by noise levels in all markets. The rear-mounted muffler terminates in dual bright exhaust tips.