Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the bolts, the springs and the gasket from the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) (3) assembly:
- Remove the hangers from the muffler.
- Remove the muffler/tail pipe assembly from the vehicle.
- Clean the seal mating surfaces.