Exhaust System Check
Precautions: General safety (00)
CAUTION:
Touching a hot exhaust system component will cause a burn.
Do not perform any service work on the exhaust system until the exhaust system is cool.
Check the exhaust system at every periodic vehicle inspection and when the vehicle is hoisted for other service noting the following points:
•Check rubber mountings for damage, deterioration and dislocation.
•Check exhaust system for exhaust gas leakage, loose connection, dent and damage.
•If bolts, nuts, clamp and sensors are loosened, tighten them to specified torque.
•Check nearby body areas for damaged, missing or improper installing part, open seam, hole or any other defect which could permit exhaust fumes to penetrate into vehicle.
•Check that exhaust system components have enough clearance from other underbody components to avoid overheating and possible damage to these components.
•Check for any defects and fix them whenever found.
•If bolts, nuts, clamp and sensors are loosened, tighten them to specified torque.
•Check nearby body areas for damaged, missing or improper installing part, open seam, hole or any other defect which could permit exhaust fumes to penetrate into vehicle.
•Check that exhaust system components have enough clearance from other underbody components to avoid overheating and possible damage to these components.
•Check for any defects and fix them whenever found.