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Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement for Buick Regal 2001

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Notice: Refer to Catalytic Converter Movement Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Suitably support the exhaust system.

  4. Object Number: 372616  Size: SH
  5. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 195267  Size: SH
  7. Remove the oxygen sensor wiring harness (3) from the catalytic converter heat shield.

  8. Object Number: 289490  Size: SH
  9. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield pop rivets.
  10. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 289491  Size: SH
  1. Install the catalytic converter heat shield.
  2. Install the converter heat shield pop rivets.

  3. Object Number: 195267  Size: SH
  4. Install the oxygen sensor wiring harness (3) to the catalytic converter heat shield.

  5. Object Number: 372616  Size: SH
  6. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  7. Remove the support from the exhaust system.
  8. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.
  9. Lower the vehicle.