Safety Precautions When Working On Exhaust System
Risk of poisoning due to chemical materials
Exhaust gas temperature sensor can contain chemical materials. It is possible to injure the respiratory system and be poisoned.
-- Never cut, saw or open the exhaust gas temperature sensor.
Risk of injury due to hot condensation and particles in the exhaust system.
Hot condensation and/or particles may be in the exhaust system. It is possible for eye and skin injury as well as respiratory system injury and poisoning to occur.
-- When performing separating procedures on the exhaust system, wear safety gloves and protective eyewear.
-- Use an extracting system for separating procedures or make sure there is enough ventilation.
Risk of damaging the decoupling element
Do not bend the decoupling element more than 10°.
Do not stretch the decoupling element.
Do not damage the wire mesh on the decoupling element.