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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1618333  Size: SH
  1. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  2. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold pipe gasket (2), if equipped with regular production options (RPOs) LZE/LZ9.

  3. Object Number: 1553053  Size: SH
  4. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold pipe gasket (1), if equipped with RPO LS4.

  5. Object Number: 1553050  Size: SH
  6. Remove and discard the catalytic converter to muffler gasket (2), if equipped with RPO LZE.

  7. Object Number: 1618336  Size: SH
  8. Remove and discard the catalytic converter to muffler seal, if equipped with RPOs LS4/LZ9.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1618336  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW catalytic converter to muffler seal, if equipped with RPOs LS4/LZ9.

  2. Object Number: 1553050  Size: SH
  3. Install a NEW catalytic converter to muffler gasket (2), if equipped with RPO LZE.

  4. Object Number: 1553053  Size: SH
  5. Install a NEW exhaust manifold pipe gasket (1), if equipped with RPO LS4.

  6. Object Number: 1618333  Size: SH
  7. Install a NEW exhaust manifold pipe gasket (2), if equipped with RPOs LZE/LZ9.
  8. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .