Exhaust System: Testing and Inspection

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

At every interval of periodic maintenance service, and when vehicle is raised for other service, check exhaust system as follows:
- Check rubber mountings for damage, deterioration and out of position.
- Check exhaust system for leakage, loose connection, dent and damage.
If bolts or nuts are loosened, tighten them to specified torque. Refer to "ON VEHICLE SERVICE" for torque data.
- Check nearby body areas for damaged, missing, or mispositioned part, open seam, hole, loose connection or any other defect 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 passenger compartment carpet.
- Any defect should be fixed at once.