Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Front Brace (2) - Remove - Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Front Brace Replacement
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Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
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Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Loosen
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Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate [2x]
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Rear Bumper Fascia Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Exhaust Heat Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [9x]
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Remove [4x]
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Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Separate [2x]
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NOTE:
The rear bumper fascia is removed for illustration purposes only.

Electrical Connector (1) @ Exhaust Control Valve Actuator - Disconnect
Exhaust Muffler (2) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (3) - Separate
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Electrical Connector (1) @ Exhaust Control Valve Actuator - Disconnect
Exhaust Muffler (2) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (3) - Separate
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Exhaust Muffler (1) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD