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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 exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators from the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
  5. Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Pipe Rear Hanging Insulators
    GM289499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the outboard rear bumper impact bar bolt.
  7. Remove the inboard rear bumper impact bar bolt.
  8. Remove the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
  9. Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Muffler Rear Hanger Bracket
    GM194726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.