Exhaust System: Testing and Inspection

WARNING:
^ To avoid danger of being burned, do not touch exhaust system when it is still hot.
^ Any service on exhaust system should be performed when it is cool.

When carrying out periodic maintenance or vehicle is raised for other service, check exhaust system as follows:





- Check rubber mountings for damage and deterioration.





- Check exhaust system for leakage, loose connections, dents, and damages.
If bolts or nuts are loose, tighten them to specification.
- Check nearby body areas for damaged, missing or mispositioned parts, open seams, holes, loose connections or other defects which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into vehicle.
- Make sure that exhaust system components have enough clearance from underbody to avoid overheating and possible damage to floor carpet.
- Any defects should be fixed at once.