Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Fig 1: View Of Catalytic Converter Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Do not remove the muffler.

Remove the fasteners that attach the muffler to the catalytic converter.
Reposition the muffler in order to access the heat shield rivets.
Use a drill in order to remove the heat shield rivets.
Remove the exhaust muffler heat shield from the vehicle.