Exhaust System: Service Precautions

WARNING: This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR). Failure to follow CAUTIONS could result in possible air bag deployment, personal injury, or otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs. See Air Bags and Seat Belts.

Before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with LIVE or HOT AT ALL TIMES exposed electrical terminals disconnect the negative battery cable to help prevent personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or components. Unless instructed. otherwise, the ignition switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position.

CAUTION: If cutting of an exhaust pipe is required for any reason, DO NOT use clamps for assembly. All connections MUST be welded with AISI 409 stainless steel material or flanged to maintain the operation of the vehicle emissions system.