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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Fig 1: Exhaust Pipe
    GM2632520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Cut the exhaust pipe (2) 64mm (2.5 inches) from the front exhaust muffler front hanger rods (a).
  4. Fig 2: Catalytic Converter, Exhaust Gasket And Fasteners
    GM2632516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the exhaust front pipe fasteners (3) from the catalytic converter (1) and discard the exhaust gasket (2).
  6. Remove the catalytic converter (1).