Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

NOTE: Excessive flexing of the exhaust pipe may damage the flex coupling. Limit flexing to 12 degrees.

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Pipe (L61)

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Raise the vehicle on hoist.

IMPORTANT: Do not apply silicon products to the oxygen sensor.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the oxygen sensor (O2S).

Fig 2: Gasket & Exhaust Pipe

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Remove the nuts (3) from the exhaust pipe flange to intermediate pipe and separate the flange from the studs.

Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold Gasket

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Remove the nuts (3) from the exhaust pipe flange to exhaust manifold.

Fig 4: View Of Hanger From Rubber Isolators

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Separate the hanger from the rubber isolator.
Separate the pipe flange from the manifold studs and remove the exhaust pipe.
Fully remove and discard used gaskets.
Remove the oxygen sensor if transferring to a new exhaust pipe.