Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).
2. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater pipes.
3. Remove the nuts holding the heater pipes onto the throttle body.
4. Position the heater pipes out of the way.
5. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts (1).
6. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield (2).




7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe nuts (1).
8. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe (2).
9. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe seals.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the exhaust crossover pipe seals to the exhaust manifolds.
2. Install the exhaust crossover pipe (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the exhaust crossover pipe nuts (1).

Tighten the nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




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

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Position the heater pipes back to the original position.
7. Install the nuts holding the heater pipes on the throttle body.
8. Connect the heater hoses onto the heater pipes.
9. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).