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dangers. Always follow safety precautions carefully during exhaust system
service.
Safety Precautions
Safety glasses should be worn at all times when working on or near the
exhaust system. Older exhaust systems will almost always be covered
with loose rust particles which will shower you when disturbed. These
particles are more than a nuisance and could injure your eye.
Whenever working on the exhaust system, always follow these safety
precautions:
z Support the car extra securely. Not only will you often be working directly under it,
but you'll frequently be using a lot of force, say, heavy hammer blows, to dislodge
rusted parts. This can cause a car that's improperly supported to shift and
possibly fall.
z Wear goggles. Exhaust system parts are always rusty. Metal chips can be
dislodged, even when you're only turning rusted bolts. Attempting to pry pipes
apart with a chisel makes the chips fly even more frequently.
z If you're using a cutting torch, keep it a great distance from either the fuel tank or
lines. Stop what you're doing and feel the temperature of the fuel bearing pipes on
the tank frequently. Even slight heat can expand and/or vaporize fuel, resulting in
accumulated vapor, or even a liquid leak, near your torch.
z Watch where your hammer blows fall and make sure you hit squarely. You could
easily tap a brake or fuel line when you hit an exhaust system part with a glancing
blow. Inspect all lines and hoses in the area where you've been working.
z Inspect inlet pipes, outlet pipes and mufflers for cracked joints, broken welds and
corrosion damage that would result in a leaking exhaust system. It is normal for a
certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams.
The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty
muffler. Inspect the clamps, brackets and insulators for cracks and stripped or
badly corroded bolt threads. When flat joints are loosened and/or disconnected to
replace a shield pipe or muffler, replace the bolts and flange nuts if there is
reasonable doubt that its service life is limited.
z Check the complete exhaust system for open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other deterioration which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
compartment.
z The exhaust system, including brush shields, must be free of leaks, binding,
grounding and excessive vibrations. These conditions are usually caused by loose
or broken flange bolts, shields, brackets or pipes. If any of these conditions exist,
check the exhaust system components and alignment. Align or replace as
necessary. Brush shields are positioned on the underside of the catalytic
converter and should be free from bends which would bring any part of the shield
in contact with the catalytic converter or muffler. The shield should also be clear of
any combustible material such as dried grass or leaves.
CAUTION
Be very careful when working on or near the catalytic converter.
External temperatures can reach 1,500°F (816°C) and more, causing
severe burns. Removal or installation should be performed only on a
cold exhaust system.
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