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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Exhaust 🢒 Exhaust System Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    2. Object Number: 926819 Size: SH
  2. Remove the catalytic converter pipe flange to exhaust system pipe flange nuts.
  3. Separate the pipes and discard the gasket.

    4. Object Number: 1370521 Size: SH
  4. Separate the rubber isolators (5, 6, 7) from the hangers (1, 2, 3).
  5. Remove the exhaust system (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1370521 Size: SH
  1. Position the exhaust system (4) to the vehicle and install the rubber isolators (5, 6, 7) to the hangers (1, 2, 3).

    2. Object Number: 926819 Size: SH
  2. Install the new gasket onto the catalytic converter pipe flange.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Assemble the exhaust system pipe to the catalytic converter pipe and install new nuts .

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).

  4. Check the entire exhaust system for leaks.
  5. Lower the vehicle.