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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Do not over-flex or damage the flex decoupler joint when moving the flex decoupler joint from the normal mounting position. The flex decoupler joint will flex a maximum of six degrees which is equivalent to the pipes connected at the joint which move 1 inch for each foot length of pipe. A three foot pipe would move a maximum of three inches.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the post catalytic converter heated oxygen sensor.
    Fig 1: View Of HO2S 2
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  3. Support the three-way catalytic converter.
  4. Remove the intermediate pipe bolts.
    Fig 2: Exploded View Of Intermediate Pipe Bolts
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  5. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts (3).
    Fig 3: Locating Exhaust Manifold To Flex Decoupler Nuts
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  6. Remove the three-way catalytic converter and seals.
  7. Clean the flange surfaces.
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