Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.8L)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield nuts (1).
4. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield (2).




5. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe studs (3) and the bolts (2).
6. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe (1).
7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe seal (4).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the exhaust crossover pipe seal (4) to the exhaust crossover pipe (1) at the right exhaust manifold connection.
2. Install the exhaust crossover pipe (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the exhaust crossover pipe studs (3) and the bolts (2).

Tighten the studs and the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).




4. Install the exhaust crossover heat shield (2).
5. Install the exhaust crossover heat shield nuts (1).

Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

6. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).