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Removal Procedure

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Important:  A service muffler will be needed when replacing the intermediate pipe on an originally equipped, welded system.

  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Support the three-way catalytic converter.
  3. Cut the intermediate pipe (1) at the muffler (2).
    Fig 1: Intermediate Pipe
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  4. Remove the intermediate pipe bolts at catalytic converter.
    Fig 2: Catalytic Converter
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  5. Remove the intermediate pipe from the hanger.
  6. Remove the intermediate pipe.
    Fig 3: Intermediate Pipe Hanger
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  7. Remove the three-way catalytic converter seals.
  8. Clean the flange surface.
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