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Test Method (Vehicle Parked)

  1. Remove heated oxygen sensor.
  2. Insert exhaust Back Pressure Adaptor (SA9306E) into exhaust manifold. The thread designation is M18 x 1.50.
  3. Connect Gage Bar Kit (SA9127E), 0-15 kPa gage (0-60 in. H2O) to back pressure adaptor.
    Fig 1: Connecting Gage Bar Kit
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  4. With engine at normal operating temperature, observe exhaust back pressure at 4000 RPM.
  5. The exhaust back pressure must be less than 5.0 kPa (20.13 in. H2O).