To replace the Catalytic Converter on 4.3l, 4.8l, and 5.3l, he should first raise and support the vehicle first. Unclip and disconnect the
Oxygen Sensor connection as well as all electrical connectors, then remove the Oxygen Sensor clips and connect position assurance (CPA) retainers. Unclip the Oxygen Sensor electrical connectors from the hose clip and transmission crossmember, and removal remaining connectors. Take off the left exhaust manifold pipe nuts and the right ones, exhaust muffler ones, and then extract the Catalytic Converter. Remove the sensors if required. For installation, if necessary install the oxygen sensors with the use of an anti-seize gm p/n 12377953 or similar to its threads and tighten to 42nm (31 ft. Lbs.). Then there is the Catalytic Converter and new exhaust manifold pipe nuts of which you snugged the exhaust manifold pipe nuts of the right and left then tightened to 50 nm (39 ft. Lbs.). Install the exhaust muffler nuts and tighten them at a torque of 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Reconnect the Oxygen Sensor electrical connectors and cpa retainers and clip the connectors to the hose clip and transmission crossmember and make sure all the connections are secure. Lastly, fasten the clip to the Oxygen Sensor pigtail and engine harness, reconnect the Oxygen Sensor electrical connector, clip the Oxygen Sensor connection to floor reinforcement if available, and drop the vehicle.