Exhaust Crossover Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
3. Drain the coolant from the cooling system.
4. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the engine.
5. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe.





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.

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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.
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.
9. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.