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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .

    Fig 1: Catalytic Converter - Left Side
    GM1861291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side .
  2. Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).
  3. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement .
    4. Fig 2: Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt
    GM1861459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the catalytic converter brace bolt (2).
  5. Remove the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
  6. Remove and discard the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold seal (1).
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