Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
in Engine Controls -- 3.4L.
- Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the inlet radiator hose from the engine. Refer to
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the vacuum modulator pipe. Refer to
Vacuum Modulator Pipe Replacement
in Automatic Transaxle --
4T60-E.
- Remove the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the exhaust crossover
heat shield bolts.
- Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield.
- Remove the exhaust crossover
pipe bolts.
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
Installation Procedure
- 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 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust crossover
heat shield.
- Install the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
- Install the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the vacuum modulator pipe. Refer to
Vacuum Modulator Pipe Replacement
in Automatic Transaxle --
4T60-E.
- Install the inlet radiator hose to the engine. Refer to
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
in Engine Controls -- 3.4L.
- Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine
Electrical.