Attention! Maintenance of the exhaust system should be started only after its components have completely cooled down, remember that the surface of the catalytic converter during the operation of the car can heat up to very high temperatures! Track reliability of fixing of the car in the lifted position.
Typical design of the exhaust system
Replacing exhaust system components mainly consists of removing and installing heat shields/disconnecting and connecting assembly sections (refer to illustration above). It should be remembered that the heat shields and rubber hangers of the support brackets must be installed strictly in their original places during assembly. Due to the fact that during the operation of the vehicle, the components of the exhaust system are constantly exposed to aggressive environmental influences and high temperatures, assembly components may be «firmly stuck» to each other, therefore, before proceeding with the release of fasteners, the joints of the corresponding sections should be impregnated with penetrating oil. In especially severe cases, you will have to use a hacksaw, chisel or autogenous.