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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2004PT CRUISER TOURING, 2.4 B, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 66 (FRAME SYSTEM & BUMPER SYSTEM)REAR CROSSMEMBERREMOVAL
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, Automatic
Rear CROSSMEMBER: Removal
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the fuel filler door. Remove the 3 fuel filler neck attaching screws. Remove the fuel filler cap.
- Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
- Remove both rear wheel and tire assemblies from the vehicle.
- Remove the nut and bolt attaching each of the 4 lateral links to the crossmember (Fig 1
). The bolt for the left front lateral link may not be removed at this time. Remove the nut only. Once the crossmember is lowered, the bolt can be easily removed.
(Fig 1
). Notice the forward attaching bolts face rearward.CAUTION: The bolts attaching the forward lateral links to the crossmember must be installed with the bolts pointing rearward (Fig 1 ) to prevent damage to the fuel tank and or fuel tubes in case of an accident. The bolt attaching the left rear lateral link must be installed with the bolt pointing forward to prevent damage to the fuel filler tube.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.