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Removal Procedure

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  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
    G01820745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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
    G01820746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.