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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE REPLACEMENT (6.0L AND 8.1L ENGINES)  .
  2. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (4.8L AND 5.3L ENGINES)  or CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (6.0L AND 8.1L ENGINES)  .
  3. If equipped with a 4L80E transmission, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
  4. Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolts
    G02119454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If equipped with a 4L60E transmission, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe bracket.
  7. Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Manifold Pipe Bracket
    G02119455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.