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Old Aug 15, 2021 | 10:44 AM
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For those that have removed the stock cats to replace with either high flows or cat deletes, how did you access the bottom bolt on the passenger side cat that connects to the exhaust cat back (not the manifold). I've see Youtube videos of people doing the entire job without removing the bumper and doing everything from the top but for some reason I can't find any video of anyone getting this particular bolt/nut off.
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maybe this will help ! click on instructions

https://www.paragonperf.com/paragon-...port-cats.html
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Originally Posted by c7steve
maybe this will help ! click on instructions

https://www.paragonperf.com/paragon-...port-cats.html
Unfortunately it doesnt help. The ones in question are already removed in that video before they get started.
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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 12:24 AM
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I think i did it by pulling the wheel well liner back. I had the car up on a mid rise lift tho.
Did you peek in from the back to see if you can reach it with an extra long extension?

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Originally Posted by djpelosi
Unfortunately it doesnt help. The ones in question are already removed in that video before they get started.
I believe this video showing the catback shows the bolt you are talking about

https://www.paragonperf.com/paragon-...non-valve.html
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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 09:11 PM
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I sat in the trunk and just reached my hand behind the cat. It was uncomfortable and the worst bolt to remove.
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