Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the following components:
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Exhaust muffler
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Exhaust pipe
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Three-way catalytic converter
NOTICE: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical
movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.
3. Disconnect the insulators from the exhaust pipe.
4. Cut the exhaust pipe from the exhaust mufflers.
IMPORTANT: The cut must be made approximately 38 mm (1.5 inch) from the mufflers to ensure adequate overlap for clamping.
