Crossover Pipe: Removal
WARNING:
IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORKING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
WARNING:
THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH. THEREFORE, NEVER WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS COOLED. SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CONVERTER RISES TO A HIGH LEVEL AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF ENGINE OPERATION TIME.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Saturate the bolts and nuts with lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
- Remove the retaining fasteners holding crossover pipe to exhaust pipe.
- Remove the fasteners from the crossover pipe to the catalytic converter connection.
- Remove the crossover pipe from the hanger insulator (Fig 1 ).