Exhaust Crossover Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.8L)

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
2. Remove the throttle body air intake duct.
3. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield nuts.





4. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield.
5. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe bolts and studs.





6. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe seal.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the exhaust crossover pipe seal to the exhaust crossover pipe at the right exhaust manifold connection.





2. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the exhaust crossover pipe bolts and studs.
^ Tighten the exhaust crossover pipe bolts and studs to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the exhaust crossover heat shield.
5. Install the exhaust crossover heat shield nuts.
^ Tighten the exhaust crossover heat shield nuts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the throttle body air intake duct.
7. Install the fuel injector sight shield.