Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft Underbody Guard Loop Bolts & Guard Loop

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Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to MUFFLER REPLACEMENT
If the vehicle is equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) remove the propeller shaft underbody guard loop bolts and guard loop.

Fig 2: Identifying Catalytic Converter Rivets
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NOTE: Support the fuel tank prior to removing the fuel tank strap bolt.
Remove the right fuel tank strap bolt, which also secures the rear of the catalytic converter heat shield to the underbody.

Fig 3: Identifying Catalytic Converter Heat Shield (1 Of 2)
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NOTE: The heat shields at the dash panel and the catalytic converter overlap and utilizing common rivet attachment points.
Drill out the rivets.
Remove the catalytic converter heat shield.