Catalytic Converter Removal and Installation: Removal

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
Remove the exhaust manifold cover with the bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Cover With Bolts
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Remove the catalytic converter upper flange nuts.

Fig 2: Identifying Catalytic Converter Upper Flange Nuts
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Remove the exhaust front pipe mounting bracket bolt.
Remove the nuts from the exhaust front pipe-to-catalytic converter flange.
Remove the catalytic converter and the gasket.
Clean the sealing surfaces on the exhaust front pipe flange and the exhaust manifold.
Check the exhaust front pipe and the exhaust manifold for holes, damage, open seams or other deterioration which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Front Pipe Mounting Bracket Bolt
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