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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if necessary.
    3. Fig 1: View Of O2 Sensor Harness Routing And Harness Mounting Brackets
    GM664828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Perform the following:
    1. Remove the clip from around the engine harness and the oxygen sensor pigtail.
    2. Disconnect the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
    3. Disconnect the forward oxygen sensor electrical connector.
    4. Fig 2: View Of O2 Sensor Harness Routing
    GM664951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Perform the following:
    1. Unclip the oxygen sensor electrical connector from the hose clip.
    2. Disconnect the CPA retainer.
    3. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector (1).
  5. Support the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe with adjustable jackstands.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Pipe & Nuts
    GM858550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the left exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Right Exhaust Pipe Nuts
    GM858553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the right exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
  8. Lower the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe using the adjustable jackstands.
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe seal(s).
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