Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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:
Always wear protective goggles and gloves when removing exhaust parts as falling rust and sharp edges from worn exhaust components could result in serious personal injury.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the catalytic converter to rear exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
- Position the exhaust system rearward, enough to allow the studs located in the catalytic converter to clear the rear exhaust manifold pipe.
- Remove and discard the catalytic converter gasket.
- Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe to the right exhaust manifold bolts.
- Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe to the front exhaust manifold pipe bolts.
- Remove and discard the rear exhaust manifold pipe gasket.
- Remove and discard the rear exhaust manifold pipe seal.
- Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe flange.
CAUTION:
Do not over-flex or damage the flex joint when moving the flex joint from the normal mounting position.