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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
    NOTE: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

    Important:  Use caution handling the pipe that contains an oxygen sensor. Do not cut the wire. For removal or repositioning disconnect the connector.

  2. Remove the right exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts from the exhaust manifold studs.

    Important:  Suitably support the exhaust system where hangers are removed.

  3. In order to remove the exhaust seal disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
  4. Reposition the exhaust system.
    Fig 1: Removing Right Exhaust Manifold Pipe, Stud & Nuts
    G01829688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe gasket.
    Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Manifold Pipe Gasket
    G01829689Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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