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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.1L 🢒 Exhaust Crossover Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
  2. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement in Engine Cooling.

    3. Object Number: 190524 Size: SH
  3. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts.
  4. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield.

    5. Object Number: 190525 Size: SH
  5. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe nuts.
  6. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 190525 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 nuts.

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


    Object Number: 190524 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 throttle body air inlet duct.