Remove the transmission brackets

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Heat Deflector Plate And Member

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Remove the front (3 bolts) and rear transmission brackets (4 bolts).
Screw on the exhaust pipe mounting.
Remove the cable for the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) from clip.
Pull the front grommet out the body.