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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution .
  1. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side .
  2. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement (LP1, LY7) or Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement (LLT)
  3. Fig 1: View of Catalytic Converter & Nuts
    GM1973980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the catalytic converter nuts.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold
    GM902880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
  7. IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the gasket.
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
  9. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Left Side