Safety Precautions When Working On Exhaust System

There is a risk of injury due to disconnecting the exhaust system

Eye irritation possible from flying rust particles.

-- Wear protective eyewear.

There is a risk of injury due to the exhaust system components

It is possible to injure hands and other parts of the body due to hot and sharp-edged components in the exhaust system.

-- Allow the exhaust system to cool.

-- Wear safety gloves.

Exhaust system components can present health risks.

Health risks can result from disassembling the exhaust gas temperature sensor.

-- Do not disassemble the exhaust gas temperature sensor.

Risk of injury due to hot condensation and particles in the exhaust system.

Hot condensation and/or particles may be in the exhaust system. It is possible for eye and skin injury as well as respiratory system injury and poisoning to occur.

-- When performing separating procedures on the exhaust system, wear safety gloves and protective eyewear.

-- Use an extracting system for separating procedures or make sure there is enough ventilation.