Exhaust Pipe Cleaning and Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Pipe Inspection Areas

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Clean the exhaust pipe.
Clean the exhaust pipe mating surfaces.
Inspect the exhaust pipe for dents or cracks.
Replace the exhaust pipe if any damage is found.