Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Engine Protection Shield

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Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the engine shield bolts and shield, if necessary.

Fig 2: View of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts

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Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if necessary.
Remove the muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement (4.8L and 5.3L Engines) or Muffler Replacement (6.0L and 8.1L Engines) .

Fig 3: View Of Transmission & HO2S Sensor Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the connector position assurance (CPA) retainers.
Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors (1, 2).

Fig 4: Identifying Left Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nuts

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Remove the left exhaust manifold pipe nuts.

Fig 5: View of Catalytic Converter

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Remove the catalytic converter.
Slide the catalytic converter hanger out of the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.

Fig 6: View Of Oxygen Sensors

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Remove the oxygen sensors if the catalytic converter is to be replaced.