Exhaust System: Service Precautions
CAUTION^ Prior to starting work, pay special attention to the following:
1. Always wear work clothes, a safety cap, protective shoes. Additionally, wear a helmet, protective goggles, etc. if necessary.
2. Protect the vehicle using a seat cover, fender cover, etc.
3. Prepare the service tools, clean cloth, containers to catch grease and oil, etc.
^ Vehicle components are extremely hot immediately after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
^ When performing a repair, identify the cause of trouble and avoid unnecessary removal, disassembly and replacement.
^ Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground cable from battery.
^ Always use the jack-up point when the shop jacks or rigid racks are used to support the vehicle.
^ Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation, disassembly or assembly.
^ Keep the removed parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.
^ All removed parts, if to be reused, should be reinstalled in the original positions with attention to the correct directions, etc.
^ Bolts, nuts and washers should be replaced with new parts as required.
^ Be sure to tighten the fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
^ If any fat adheres to the exhaust pipe, wipe it off. Otherwise a fire may happen.