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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Catalytic Converter Movement Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Support the exhaust system.
  4. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.4L)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.8L) .
  5. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring harness (3) from the catalytic converter heat shield (4).
  6. Fig 1: Removing HO2S Wiring Harness From Catalytic Converter Heat Shield
    GM195267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield rivets.
  8. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield.
  9. Fig 2: Removing Catalytic Converter Heat Shield
    GM289490Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.