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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1463 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (4.2L ENGINE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure

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Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the heated oxygen sensor (H2OS). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Position 2 in Engine Controls - 4.2L.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Catalytic Converter Pipe From Exhaust Manifold

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Remove the nuts that secure the catalytic converter pipe to the exhaust manifold.
Discard the old exhaust seal. Do NOT reuse the seal.

Fig 2: Exhaust Pipe To Muffler Joint

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Remove the nuts that secure the catalytic converter pipe to the muffler.
Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement (4.2L) or Transmission Mount Replacement (5.3L) in Automatic Transmission-4L60-E/4L65-E.
Remove the catalytic converter pipe from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Exhaust Hanger From Catalytic Converter Pipe

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Remove the exhaust hanger from the catalytic converter pipe.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.