Removal Procedure-Front

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.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Oxygen Sensor (O2S)

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Hoist the vehicle.

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

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

Fig 2: Exhaust Pipe Flange

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Remove the exhaust pipe flange to front exhaust manifold nuts (3).
Remove the exhaust pipe crossover flange nuts (2).

Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Shaft & Link

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IMPORTANT: Hold the link stud from rotating when removing nut. Discard the used nuts.

Remove the left and right lower stabilizer link to stabilizer nuts.

Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Bar Clamps, Bushings & Bolts

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Remove the right side stabilizer bar to cradle bolts.
Rotate the stabilizer bar upward to provide clearance for the exhaust pipe removal.

Fig 5: View Of Hanger From Rubber Isolators

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Separate the downpipe from the exhaust pipe, twist/rotate to clear the rear flange and remove.
Fully remove and discard the used gaskets.
Remove the oxygen sensor if transferring to a new exhaust pipe.