Exhaust On-Vehicle Service

Leave enough clearance between the following components during the exhaust components installation:

NOTICE: If there is any mis-positioning, incorrect installation, or failure of components in the brake system pipes, hoses, or wheel cylinders, check for brake damage. The exhaust system components must have adequate clearance from the floor pan to avoid overheating of the floor pan, damage to the passenger compartment carpets and damage to items in the luggage compartments.

^ The hot exhaust components and other pipes
^ The hot exhaust components and other hoses Inspect the following components:
^ The exhaust system
^ The vehicle body areas near the exhaust
^ The trunk
^ The tail light seals

Inspect the above components for the following conditions:
^ Broken parts
^ Damaged parts
^ Missing parts
^ Misaligned parts
^ Open seams
^ Holes
^ Loose connections
^ Other deterioration