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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting HO2S Electrical Connector
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
  3. Position the jackstand under the muffler for support.
  4. Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Pipe Stud
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  5. Remove the exhaust manifold to catalytic converter nuts.
  6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Catalytic Converter To Muffler Nuts
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  7. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler nuts.
  8. Disengage the converter from the hanger.
  9. Fig 4: Identifying Catalytic Converter (FWD)
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  10. Remove the catalytic converter.