Exhaust Crossover Pipe: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure.
2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
3. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
4. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet in Cooling System.
5. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement in Cooling System.
6. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts.
7. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield.





8. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe studs/nuts.
9. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the exhaust crossover pipe studs/nuts.
^ Tighten the exhaust crossover pipe studs/nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the exhaust crossover heat shield.
4. Install the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts.
^ Tighten the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Install the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement in Cooling System.
6. Install the inlet radiator hose to the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet in Cooling System.
7. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
8. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
9. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure.