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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

  1. GM4296820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Cradle Brace (2) - Remove - Front Cradle Brace Replacement

  2. Heated Oxygen Sensor-Bank 1 Sensor 2 - Disconnect - Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 (AWD) , or Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 (FWD)
  3. GM4749707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Muffler (2) @ Exhaust Front Muffler - Disconnect - Exhaust Muffler Replacement 

  4. GM4749861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Intermediate Hanger (2) - Remove - Exhaust Intermediate Hanger Replacement 

  5. GM4751000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Front Pipe Nut (1) - Remove [ 2x ]

  6. GM4751549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Front Pipe Nut (1) - Remove [ 2x ]

  7. GM4751671Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With the aid of an assistant, lower the exhaust front muffler assembly (1) from the vehicle.

  8. Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD [ 2x ]
  9. Transfer components as necessary.