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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
    WARNING: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.
    WARNING: Always wear protective goggles and gloves when removing exhaust parts as falling rust and sharp edges from worn exhaust components could result in serious personal injury.
  2. Remove the nuts retaining the exhaust pipe flange to the catalytic converter pipe.
    Fig 1: Removing Nuts Retaining Exhaust Pipe Flange
    G01699412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the nuts retaining the exhaust pipe flange to the muffler.
  4. Remove the exhaust pipe.
  5. Remove the both flange gaskets.
    Fig 2: Removing Nuts, Exhaust Pipe & Both Flange Gaskets
    G01699413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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