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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (6.0, 6.6, and 8.1L Engines) .
  2. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, and 5.3L Engines)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.0L and 8.1L Engines) .
  3. If equipped with a 4L60-E automatic transmission, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolts (w/4L60-E Transmission)
    G02133607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If equipped with a 6.0L engine and a 4L80-E automatic transmission, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolts (6.0L w/4L80-E Transmission)
    G02133608Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If equipped with a 6.0L, or 8.1L engine and a 4L80-E automatic transmission, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolts (6.0L & 8.1L w/4L80-E Transmission)
    G02133609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped with a 6.0L engine and a 5-speed manual transmission, remove the transmission bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Bolts (6.0L w/5-Speed Manual Transmission)
    G02133610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. If equipped with a 6.0L engine and a 5-speed manual transmission, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolts (6.0L w/5-Speed Manual Transmission)
    G02133611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If equipped with a 6.6L or 8.1L engine and a Allison transmission, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolts (6.6L & 8.1L w/Allison Transmission)
    G02133612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. If equipped with a 6.6L or 8.1L engine and a 6-speed manual transmission, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
  10. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolts (6.6L & 8.1L w/6-Speed Manual Transmission)
    G02133613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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