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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.

    Important:  Exercise caution handling the pipe that contains an oxygen sensor. Do not cut the wire. For removal or repositioning disconnect the connector.

  2. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts from the exhaust manifold pipe studs.
    Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Pipe
    G01766092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Support the exhaust system where hangers are removed.

  3. In order to remove the exhaust manifold pipe gasket, remove any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
  4. Reposition the exhaust system.