Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Manifold Bolts
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Remove the exhaust pipe gaskets.
Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) lock.

Fig 2: Removing Connector Position Assurance (CPA) Lock
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Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
Remove the oxygen sensor.

Fig 3: Removing Oxygen Sensor
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Loosen the exhaust pipe clamp bolt at the catalytic converter.
Remove the catalytic converter hanger bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Catalytic Converter Hanger Bolts
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Remove the catalytic converter hanger from the hanger bracket.
Twist and slide out the catalytic converter from the exhaust muffler.

Fig 5: Sliding Out Catalytic Converter From Exhaust Muffler
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