Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
- Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the inlet radiator hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet in Engine Cooling.
- 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 studs/nuts.
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.