Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS-V)
Remove Exhaust Rear Muffler Rear Hanger Exhaust Rear Muffler Rear Hanger Replacement (Steel Design) Exhaust Rear Muffler Rear Hanger Replacement (Aluminum Design)

Fig 1: Exhaust Pipe Clamp Nuts

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Remove Exhaust Pipe Clamp Nut (1)
Remove Exhaust Pipe Clamp (2)
Disconnect Exhaust Muffler (3) @Catalytic Converter

Fig 2: Exhaust MufflerAnd Catalytic Converter

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Remove Catalytic Converter Nut (1)
Remove Exhaust Gasket (2) and DISCARD
Disconnect Exhaust Muffler (3) @Catalytic Converter

Fig 3: Exhaust Muffler Isolator

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Disconnect Exhaust Muffler Isolator (1)
With the aid of an assistant, lower the exhaust system from the vehicle.(2)