LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Engine Exhaust System >> Repair Instructions >> Catalytic Converter Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool. 
WARNING: Refer to PROTECTIVE GOGGLES & GLOVE CAUTION.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) locks.
  3. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
  4. Remove the oxygen sensor clips to the heat shields.
    CAUTION: Refer to OXYGEN SENSOR NOTICE .
  5. Remove the oxygen sensors.
    Fig 1: Removing Oxygen Sensors
    G01695617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
  7. Install adjustable jack stands under the front and rear of the catalytic converter.
    Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Manifold Nuts
    G01695618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the exhaust pipe hanger lower bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Pipe Hanger Lower Bolts
    G01695619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the exhaust pipe brace lower bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Exhaust Pipe Brace Lower Bolts
    G01695620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the exhaust muffler bolts.
  11. Remove the exhaust muffler gaskets.
  12. Lower the jack stands.
    Fig 5: Removing Exhaust Muffler Bolts
    G01695621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. With the aid of an assistant remove the catalytic converter from the jack stands.
    Fig 6: Removing Catalytic Converter
    G01695622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals