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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Fig 1: Catalytic Converter-To-Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt
    GM1592529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the catalytic converter to catalytic converter brace bracket bolt.
  4. Fig 2: Catalytic Converter-To-Muffler Nut
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  5. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler nuts.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement .
  8. Fig 3: Catalytic Converter Seal
    GM1592527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the catalytic converter seal (2) and converter.