Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
in General Information.
Important: Use caution handling the pipe that contains an oxygen sensor. Do not cut the wire. For removal or repositioning disconnect the connector.
- Remove the exhaust front pipe nuts from the exhaust manifold studs.
Important: Suitably support the exhaust system where hangers are removed.
- In order to remove the exhaust seal disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
- Reposition the exhaust system.
- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe gasket.