Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution .

Fig 1: View Of Heated Oxygen Sensor And Electrical Connectors

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Remove the rear heated oxygen sensor.

Fig 2: View of Connecting Pipe Mounting Bracket

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Remove the connecting pipe mounting bracket bolt.
Remove the connecting pipe nuts and the gasket from the catalytic converter.

Fig 3: View Of Muffler And Pipe

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Remove the nuts from the front muffler pipe to the connecting pipe.
Clean the sealing surfaces on the front muffler pipe flange and the connecting pipe.
Check the connecting pipe for holes, damage, open seams, or other deterioration which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.