Removal Procedure
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (With LZE, NU6 and PZEV) .
- Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) shutoff/check valve nuts (1).
- Remove the AIR pipe bolts (1).
- Remove the AIR pipe, heat shield, and gaskets. Discard the gaskets.
- Remove the heat shield from the AIR pipe.