For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1 | Inspect the components. Are the components misaligned or improperly installed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3
2 |

1. Align the components.
2. Tighten the components to the specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.

Does the exhaust still leak or make noise?

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Go to Step 3

System OK

3 | Inspect the connections at the exhaust manifold and the converter Is either connection loose? | -- | Go to Steo 4 | Go to Step 5
4 | Tighten all the fasteners to the specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 5 | System OK
5 | Inspect the exhaust manifold. Is the manifold cracked or broken? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7
6 | Replace the exhaust manifold. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 7 | System OK
7 | Inspect the crossover exhaust pipe. Is the pipe leaking? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9
8 | Tighten the nuts and the bolts to the specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 9 | System OK
9 | Inspect the exhaust seals. Are the seals damaged or worn? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11
10 | Replace the seals. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 12 | System OK
11 | Inspect the intermediate pipe. Is the pipe damaged or cracked? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13
12 | Replace the intermediate pipe. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 13 | System OK
13 | Inspect the muffler/resonator. Is the muffler/resonator perforated or damaged? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15
14 | Replace the muffler/tailpipe or the resonator. Refer to Muffler Replacement. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 15 | System OK
15 | Inspect the exhaust component joints. Is there leakage at the joints? | -- | Go to Step 16 | --
16 |

1. Tighten the clamps to the specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
2. Replace the clamps if damaged.

Does the exhaust still leak or make noise?

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System OK