Exhaust System Inspection

WARNING: To avoid danger of being burned, do not touch exhaust system when it is still hot.
Any service on exhaust system should be performed when it is cool.

When carrying out periodic maintenance or vehicle is raised for other service, check exhaust system as follows:

Check rubber mountings for damage and deterioration.
Check exhaust system for leakage, loose connections, dents and damages.
If bolts or nuts are loose, tighten them to specification.

Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS for torque specification of bolts and nuts.

Fig 1: Checking Rubber Mountings For Damage And Deterioration
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Check nearby body areas for damaged, missing or mispositioned parts, open seams, holes, loose connections or other defects which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the vehicle.
Make sure that exhaust system components have enough clearance from the underbody to avoid overheating and possible damage to floor carpet.
Any defects should be fixed at once.