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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Support the exhaust system.
  3. Remove the catalytic converter bolts.
  4. Remove the catalytic converter gasket.
    Fig 1: Catalytic Converter Gasket
    G01766120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the exhaust hanger insulators from the muffler.
  6. Remove the muffler from the support.
    Fig 2: Muffler
    G01766121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.