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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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  1. Remove the heated oxygen sensor. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 .
  2. Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).
  3. Fig 2: Catalytic Converter To Muffler Nuts
    GM1885660Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler nuts (1).
  5. Separate the exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter studs.
  6. Position and support the exhaust pipe out of the way.
  7. Remove the catalytic converter (2) and gasket.