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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Pipe Insulators
    GM1631769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LE5, L61)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement (LNF) .
  2. To aid in removal, spray a non petroleum based lubricant onto the insulators.
  3. Remove the insulators from the resonator pipe and the muffler.
  4. Using a suitable jack stand for support, lower the resonator pipe and the muffler for clearance.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Heat Shield, Rivets & Nuts
    GM1631773Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Drill out and remove the 4 heat shield rivets (1).
  6. Remove the heat shield nut (2).
  7. Remove the heat shield.
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