Exhaust Pipe And Catalytic Converter: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1 Sensor 2) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
2. Disconnect the 2 exhaust pipe supports, and remove the tailpipe.
3. Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Tailpipe Assembly
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REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Disconnect the 3 exhaust pipe supports, and remove the center exhaust pipe.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly
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3. Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs and front exhaust pipe.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
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2. Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Gasket From Exhaust Manifold
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