Service Action: L3/Exhaust Pipe (TS 4-15 10192)

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Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: TS 4-15 10192

SERVICE ACTION: L3/EXHAUST PIPE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 4-15 10192, Date of Issue:

SERVICE ACTION: L3, EXHAUST PIPE

Model(s): 1992 Suzuki, All 4-door Sidekicks. Two (2) And Four (4) Wheel Drive, Federal (E3) And California (E33) Specifications

1993 Suzuki, 4-door Sidekick, Two (2) Wheel Drive Federal (E3) Specifications With Vin # Up To AndIncluding JS3TE01V1P4100394 4-door Sidekick Four (4) Wheel Drive Federal (E3) With Vin # Up To And Including JS3TD02V8P4104007

Bulletin No.: TS 4-15 10192

Division: Automotive

Category: Technical

Section Title: Engine

CONDITION

Abnormal exhaust noise, reduced maximum power, and reduced fuel economy.

CAUSE

Internal restriction in exhaust pipe #1 located between the manifold and the center pipe

CORRECTION

Replace old style exhaust pipe #1 (14190-57B11) with new style pipe (14190-57B12). See Fig 1

Fig 1: Old & New Style Exhaust Pipes

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTE: Vehicles may have the new style exhaust pipe already installed. Visually confirm that the vehicle has the old style Exhaust Pipe #1 before proceeding with repair.

Before starting installation, make sure that the area underneath the vehicle is clean and dry, and exhaust system is cool to the touch.
Remove the three (3) nuts connecting the exhaust pipe #1 to the exhaust manifold. See Fig 2

Fig 2: Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold Connection
Remove the three (3) nuts connecting the center pipe to exhaust pipe #1. See Fig 3

Fig 3: Exhaust Pipe To Center Pipe Connection
Remove the two (2) blocks from the exhaust system mounting bracket at the transmission. See Fig 4

Fig 4: Exhaust System Mounting Brackets
Slide the exhaust pipe #1 out of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Connect exhaust pipe #1 and gasket to the center pipe. Install connecting nuts by hand, leaving connection loose. See Fig 3
Install gasket and exhaust pipe #1 to exhaust manifold. Install connecting nuts by hand, leaving connection loose. See Fig 2
Install two (2) bolts in the exhaust system mounting bracket to transmission hand tight, leaving connection loose. See Fig 4
Tighten the three (3) nuts connecting the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold in the order as shown in Fig 5 Tightening Torque: 36.5-50.5 lb-ft (50-70 Nm, 5.0-7.0 kg-m)

Fig 5: Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold Torque Sequence
Tighten exhaust system mounting bracket bolts to transmission. Tightening Torque: 36.5-50.5 lb-ft (50-70 Nm, 5.0-7.0 kg-m)
Tighten #1 exhaust pipe to center pipe nuts. Tightening Torque: 36.5-50.5 lb-ft (50-70 Nm, 5.0-7.0 kg-m)