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 catalytic converter hanger bolts.
Remove the catalytic converter hanger.

Fig 1: Remove Catalytic Converter Hanger
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Loosen the exhaust manifold pipe nuts (1) (left side).

Fig 2: Loosen Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nuts
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Loosen the exhaust manifold pipe nuts (1) (right side).

Fig 3: Loosening Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nuts
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Remove the catalytic converter nuts (1) (left side).

Fig 4: Removing Catalytic Converter Nuts
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Remove the catalytic converter nuts (1) (right side).

Fig 5: Removing Catalytic Converter Nuts
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Slide the crossover pipe rearward.
Remove the crossover pipe off the studs on the left and right catalytic converters.
Slide the crossover pipe out of the exhaust muffler.