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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. Support the exhaust system.
  3. Remove the catalytic converter nuts.
  4. Fig 1: View Of Catalytic Converter Mounting Nuts
    GM212193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the exhaust system from the exhaust hangers.
  6. Fig 2: Removing Exhaust System
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  7. Clean the catalytic converter and the muffler gasket mating surfaces.