Removal Procedure
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WARNING:
Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (1500 with RPO NZZ) , Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (2500/3500 with RPO NZZ) .
- Disconnect the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensors harness connectors. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 ,, Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 ,, Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1 , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2 .
- Remove the catalytic converter pipe to the exhaust manifold nuts (1).
- Remove the exhaust seals (2 and 3) and discard.