GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Suitably support the exhaust system.
  3. Remove the exhaust resonator pipe or the catalytic converter. Refer to one of the following:
  4. •  Resonator Replacement
    •  Catalytic Converter Replacement

    Object Number: 289490  Size: SH
  5. Remove the exhaust heat shield pop rivets.
  6. Remove the exhaust heat shield.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 289491  Size: SH
  1. Install the exhaust heat shield.
  2. Install the exhaust heat shield pop rivets.
  3. Install the exhaust resonator pipe or the catalytic converter. Refer to one of the following:
  4. •  Resonator Replacement
    •  Catalytic Converter Replacement
  5. Remove the support from the exhaust system.
  6. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.
  7. Lower the vehicle.