Restricted Exhaust System Check
Step 
 | Action 
 | Value(s) 
 | Yes 
 | No 
 | 
1 
 | Was the Powertrain OBD System Check
performed? 
 | -- 
 | 
Go to Step 2
   
                                           
 | Go to 
Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check  
 | 
2 
 | 
-  Remove the pre-catalyst HO2S sensor. Refer to 
Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement 
.
 
-  Install the J 35314-A Exhaust Back Pressure Gage
in place of the HO2S sensor.
 
- Start and run the engine.
 
- Increase and monitor the engine speed at 2500 RPM.
 
-  Observe the exhaust system back pressure reading on the gage. 
 
 
 Does the reading exceed the specified value? 
 | 9 kPa (1.25 psi) 
 | 
Go to Step 3
                               
           
 | 
Go to Step 6
   
                                  
 | 
3 
 | 
- Turn the engine off and place the ignition in the lock position.
 
-  Remove the J 35314-A.
 
-  Install the pre-catalyst HO2S. Refer to 
Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement 
.
 
-  Remove the post-catalyst HO2S. Refer to 
Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement 
.
 
-  Install the J 35314-A in place of the HO2S sensor.
 
- Start and run the engine.
 
- Increase and monitor the engine speed at 2500 RPM.
 
-  Observe the exhaust system back pressure reading on the gage.
 
 
 Does the reading exceed the specified value? 
 | 9 kPa (1.25 psi) 
 | 
Go to Step 4
                               
           
 | 
Go to Step 5
   
                                  
 | 
4 
 | Inspect the exhaust system for
the following conditions: 
|     •  | Damage in the exhaust pipe |  
  
|     •  | Debris in the exhaust pipe |  
  
|     •  | Muffler or resonator internal failure |  
  
|     •  | 2-layer exhaust pipe separation |  
  
Did you find and correct the condition? 
 | -- 
 | 
Go to Step 6
                                    
 | -- 
 | 
5 
 | Replace
the Catalytic Converter. Refer to 
Catalytic Converter Replacement 
 in Engine Exhaust. 
Did you find and correct the condition? 
 | -- 
 | 
Go to Step 6
                                    
 | -- 
 | 
6 
 | 
-  Remove the J 35314-A
 
- Install the pre- or the post-catalyst HO2S sensor. Refer to 
Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement 
.
 
- Clear any codes.
 
- Road test the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
 
 
Did you find and correct the condition? 
 | -- 
 | System OK 
 | 
Go to Step 1
                                           
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