Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
Remove the transmission mount to transmission support nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Mount Nuts
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Raise the transmission off of the transmission support.

Fig 2: Transmission Support Crossmember (6.0L, 6.6L, and 8.1L Engines)

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Remove the transmission support crossmember bolts.
Remove the transmission support crossmember.

Fig 3: Exhaust Muffler Nuts (6.0L, 6.6L, and 8.1L Engines)

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If equipped with the 6.6L engine, remove the exhaust muffler nuts.

Fig 4: View Of Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe & Clamp

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If equipped with a 6.6L engine, loosen the exhaust pipe clamp.
Slide the exhaust pipe clamp up onto the exhaust pipe adapter.

Fig 5: Catalytic Converter (6.6L Engine)

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If equipped with a 6.6L engine, remove the catalytic converter.
Slide the catalytic converter hanger out of the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.