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.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe bolts.
- Install the exhaust crossover heat shield.
- Install the exhaust crossover heat shield nuts.
- 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 .
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.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust crossover pipe bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust crossover heat shield nuts to 20 N·m
(15 lb ft).
