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Removal Procedure

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The muffler is serviced as one piece from the catalytic converter to the tail pipe.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
    NOTE: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.
  2. Use a utility stand in order to support the catalytic converter.
  3. Remove the catalytic converter bolts.
  4. Remove the catalytic converter gasket.
    Fig 1: Removing Catalytic Converter, Gasket & Bolts
    G01829698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the exhaust hanger insulators from the exhaust pipes.
  6. Support and lower the rear crossmember. AWD models refer to CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT .
  7. Remove the muffler and exhaust pipes towards the front of the vehicle and over the rear axle.
  8. Clean the catalytic converter flange and the muffler flange.
    Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Hanger Insulators
    G01829699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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