Installation Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: Right Exhaust Crossover Pipe Studs
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  1. Install the exhaust crossover pipe seal (4) to the exhaust crossover pipe (1) at the right exhaust manifold connection.
  2. Install the exhaust crossover pipe (1).
  3. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the exhaust crossover pipe studs (3) and the bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the studs and the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: Right Exhaust Crossover Heat Shield
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  6. Install the exhaust crossover heat shield (2).
  7. Install the exhaust crossover heat shield nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  8. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
  9. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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