Removal Procedure
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
.
- Carefully remove the throttle body air inlet duct and the air
cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
- Remove the exhaust crossover
heat shield nuts.
- Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield.
- Remove the exhaust crossover
pipe bolts.
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe seal.
Installation Procedure
- Install the exhaust crossover
pipe seal to the exhaust crossover pipe at the right (rear) exhaust manifold
connection.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the exhaust
crossover pipe bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust crossover pipe bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust crossover
heat shield.
- Install the exhaust crossover heat shield nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust crossover heat shield nuts to 20 N·m
(15 lb ft).
- Carefully install the throttle body air inlet duct and the air
cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
.