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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Aztek - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement

Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement LA1

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
  3. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement in Engine Cooling.

    6. Object Number: 54366 Size: SH
  6. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts.
  7. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield.

    8. Object Number: 54282 Size: SH
  8. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe studs/nuts.
  9. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 54282 Size: SH
  1. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the exhaust crossover pipe studs/nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust crossover pipe studs/nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 54366 Size: SH
  3. Install the exhaust crossover heat shield.
  4. Install the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  6. Install the inlet radiator hose to the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  7. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  8. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
  9. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.