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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the two nuts from the catalytic converter assembly (1) and separate from the resonator/muffler/tail pipe assembly (2).
  3. Fig 1: View Of Resonator/Muffler/Tail Pipe Assembly
    GM166026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the hangers supporting the resonator/muffler/tail pipe assembly (7).
  5. Remove the resonator/muffler/tail pipe assembly from the vehicle.
  6. Clean the gasket and the seal mating surfaces.
  7. Fig 2: Exploded View Of Exhaust System
    GM492870Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.