Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution .

Fig 1: View Of HO2S Electrical Connector, Sensor 2 (Bank 1 Shown, Bank 2 Similar)

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Disconnect the left and right bank 2 heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors (bank 1 shown, bank 2 similar).
Remove the HO2S wiring harnesses from the transmission case.

Fig 2: Identifying Muffler Pipes At Left And Right Side Catalytic Converters

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Remove the exhaust pipe nuts and separate the exhaust system from the catalytic converters.

Fig 3: View Of Muffler Front Hanger & Frame Hanger Rod

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Fig 4: View Of Tail Pipe Hangers & Muffler Rods

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Fig 5: Identifying Floor Panel Tunnel Brace

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Fig 6: View Of Exhaust System

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With the aid of an assistant, lower the exhaust system.
Inspect and replace the exhaust system to catalytic converter seals if excessive wear or damage is noticed.

Fig 7: View Of Exhaust System Components

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Remove the muffler rear hangers (2) from the muffler(s).
Remove the HO2S from the exhaust system. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 and Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2 .