Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).
- Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the catalytic converter brace bolt (2).
- Remove the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
- Remove and discard the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold seal (1).