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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Support the three way catalytic converter.
  3. Remove the intermediate pipe from the three way catalytic converter.
    Fig 1: Removing Intermediate Pipe To Three-Way Catalytic Converter
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  4. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe assembly from the exhaust manifold.
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold seal and the three way catalytic converter seal.
  6. Clean the flange surfaces.
    Fig 2: Removing Catalytic Converter
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