Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Propeller Shaft

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Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LNJ) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) .
If the vehicle is equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) remove the propeller shaft underbody guard loop bolts and guard loop.

Fig 2: View Of Fuel Tank Heat Shield & Fuel Tank Assembly

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NOTE: Support the fuel tank prior to removing the fuel tank strap bolt.

Remove the right fuel tank strap bolt, which also secures the rear of the catalytic converter heat shield to the underbody.

Fig 3: Identifying Catalytic Converter Heat Shield

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NOTE: The heat shields at the dash panel and the catalytic converter overlap and utilizing common rivet attachment points.

Drill out the rivets.
Remove the catalytic converter heat shield.