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.

WARNING: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

WARNING: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .

Fig 1: Identifying Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Nuts

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Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (LNJ) or Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (LY7) .
Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Bolts

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Remove the exhaust manifold bolts (1).

NOTE: Do not reuse the gasket.

Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket. Discard the gasket.