Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 354

EXHAUST MANIFOLD <3.0L>

TSB Revision

INTAKE AND EXHAUST

15-17

EXH AU ST M AN IFO LD  <3.0L>

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

•

Front Exhaust Pipe Removal and Installation (Refer to 

P.15-21

.)

•

Air Cleaner Removal and Installation (Refer to 

P.15-5

.)

•

Battery and Battery Tray Removal and Installation (Refer 
to GROUP 54A, Battery 

P.54A-8

.)

•

Engine Oil Dipstick Guide, A/T Oil Dipstick Guide 
Removal and Installation

•

Strut Tower Bar Removal and Installation (Refer to 
GROUP 42, Strut Tower Bar 

P.42-11

.)

AC004226AC

N

1

2

3

4

5

N

13

7

8

9

10

11

12

N

6

14 ± 1 N·m
120 ± 13 in-lb

14 ± 1 N·m
120 ± 13 in-lb

18 ± 2 N·m
13 ± 1 ft-lb

59 ± 10 N·m
44 ± 7 ft-lb

14 ± 1 N·m
120 ± 13 in-lb

14 ± 1 N·m
120 ± 13 in-lb

44 ± 5 N·m
33 ± 3 ft-lb

44 ± 5 N·m
33 ± 3 ft-lb

14 ± 1 N·m
120 ± 13 in-lb

14 ± 1 N·m
120 ± 13 in-lb

44 ± 5 N·m
33 ± 3 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1. HEAT UPPER PROTECTOR <LEFT 

BANK>

<<A>> >>A<<

2. LEFT BANK HEATED OXYGEN 

SENSOR (FRONT)

3. HEAT PROTECTOR <LEFT BANK>
4. HEAT LOWER PROTECTOR <LEFT 

BANK>

5. EXHAUST MANIFOLD <LEFT 

BANK>

6. EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET 

<LEFT BANK>

7. EGR PIPE

8. HEAT UPPER PROTECTOR 

<RIGHT BANK>

9. HEAT PROTECTOR <RIGHT BANK>
10. HEAT FRONT PROTECTOR 

<RIGHT BANK>

11. HEAT LOWER PROTECTOR 

<RIGHT BANK>

12. EXHAUST MANIFOLD <RIGHT 

BANK>

13. EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET 

<RIGHT BANK>

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD <3.0L>

TSB Revision

INTAKE AND EXHAUST

15-18

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> LEFT BANK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (FRONT) 
REMOVAL
Use special tool MD998770 to remove the oxygen sensor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< LEFT BANK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (FRONT) 
INSTALLATION
Use special tool MD998770 to installation the oxygen sensor.

INSPECTION

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Check the following points; replace the part if a problem is 
found.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CHECK

1. Check for damage or cracking of any part.

2. Using a straight edge and a feeler gauge, check for 

distortion of the cylinder head installation surface.

Standard value: 0.15 mm (0.006 inch) or less 
Limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 inch)

ACX02426 AB

MD998770

ACX02426 AB

MD998770

EXHAUST PIPE, MAIN MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER <2.4L>

TSB Revision

INTAKE AND EXHAUST

15-19

EXH A U ST PIPE, M A IN  M U FFLER  A N D  C ATA LYTIC  

C O N VER TER  <2.4L>

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (REAR) REMOVAL
Use special tool MD998770 to remove the oxygen sensor.

AC004227

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

10

N

N

N

AC

49 ± 10 N·m
37 ± 7 ft-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
107 ± 17 in-lb

49 ± 10 N·m
37 ± 7 ft-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
107 ± 17 in-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
107 ± 17 in-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
107 ± 17 in-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
107 ± 17 in-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
107 ± 17 in-lb

35 ± 4 N·m
26 ± 3 ft-lb

44 ± 5 N·m
33 ± 3 ft-lb

MAIN MUFFLER REMOVAL 
STEPS

1.

MAIN MUFFLER

2.

HANGER

3.

HANGER
CENTER EXHAUST PIPE 
REMOVAL STEPS

4.

CENTER EXHAUST PIPE

5.

HANGER

6.

HANGER

7.

PROTECTOR

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE 
REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

>>A<<

8.

HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 
(REAR)

9.

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE 
(CATALYTIC CONVERTER 
INCORPORATED)

10. HANGER

ACX02426 AB

MD998770

EXHAUST PIPE, MAIN MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER <2.4L>

TSB Revision

INTAKE AND EXHAUST

15-20

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (REAR) INSTALLATION
Use special tool MD998770 to install the oxygen sensor.

ACX02426 AB

MD998770