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Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.

WARNING:

Avoid contact with HOT components. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves to avoid personal injury.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove Heated Oxygen Sensor Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2
  3. Fig 1: Front Cradle Brace Bolt
    GM4286383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove Front Cradle Brace Bolt (1)
  5. Remove Front Cradle Brace (2)
  6. Fig 2: Exhaust Front Pipe Bracket Bolt
    GM4286319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Exhaust Front Pipe Bracket Bolt (1)
  8. Fig 3: Exhaust Front Pipe Nut
    GM4286349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Exhaust Front Pipe Nut (1)
  10. Fig 4: Catalytic Converter Nut
    GM4286401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove Catalytic Converter Nut (1)
  12. Fig 5: Exhaust Front Pipe
    GM4286423Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove Exhaust Front Pipe (1)
  14. Remove Exhaust Front Pipe Gasket (2) and DISCARD
  15. Remove Catalytic Converter Gasket (3) and DISCARD