Exhaust Crossover Pipe: Service and Repair
Exhaust Crossover Pipe ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
2. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system.
3. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the engine.
4. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe.
5. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield bolts.
6. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield.
7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe nuts.
8. 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 nuts.
Tighten the exhaust crossover pipe nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield.
4. Install the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield bolts.
Tighten the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Install the thermostat bypass pipe.
6. Install the inlet radiator hose to the engine.
7. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant.
8. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.