Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (RPO L26/3.8L)

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution.
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Gloves Caution.




1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) feed tube, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Feed Tube Replacement (Secondary Air Injection Feed Tube Replacement).
4. Remove the power brake booster heat shield nuts.
5. Remove the power brake booster heat shield.




6. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe bolts and studs.
7. Remove the exhaust crossover from the engine.
8. Remove and discard the exhaust crossover pipe seal.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the NEW exhaust crossover pipe seal into the exhaust crossover pipe.
2. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the exhaust crossover pipe bolts and studs.

Tighten the bolts/studs to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).




4. Install the power brake booster heat shield.
5. Install the power brake booster heat shield nuts.

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

6. Install the AIR feed tube, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Feed Tube Replacement (Secondary Air Injection Feed Tube Replacement).
7. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).