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.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to one of the following:
- Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement for the 2.2L engine
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 2.4L engine
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield studs (2).
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield (1).
- Remove the bank 1 heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to one of the following:
- Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement for the 2.2L engine
- Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement for the 2.4L engine
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (2.2L (L61) and 2.4L (LAT)) .
- Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Clean and inspect all gasket mating surfaces.