So, here's where I am today:
And I believe the next step is to remove the catalytic converter and muffler up-pipe. At this point, I've a question or two for the hive mind:
1. It looks like the muffler's female connection to the male end of the up-pipe overlaps the up-pipe to some extent.
Not sure how much, but it seems to me that now I need to loosen the muffler, at least enough to pull it off the end of the up-pipe, to free it for removal. Can someone confirm?
2. The oxygen sensor on the front end of the catalytic converter. Geez, that's a tight spot to get to. Looks like a 20mm open-end wrench would fit. Do you folks usually pull the cat back a little, clearing the rubber grommets, to get a little more room to access that sensor?
TIA