Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the oil pan bracket (2) and bolts (1, 3).
- Remove the exhaust pipe flange to the catalytic converter nuts (3).
- Remove the exhaust pipe to mid muffler pipe nuts.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe.
- Fully remove and discard the used gaskets.