For 1990-2009 cars

• | Inspect the exhaust pipes, the catalytic converter(s), the muffler, and the tailpipe for the following conditions:

- | Cracked joints

- | Broken welds

- | Corrosion damage (Corrosion damage could cause leaks in the exhaust system.)

• | Inspect the clamps, the brackets, and the insulators for the following conditions:

- | Broken bolts

- | Stripped bolt threads

- | Corroded bolts

• | The exhaust system (including the heat shield) must be free of the following conditions:

- | Leaks

- | Binding

- | Grounding

- | Excessive vibration

• | These conditions may occur if any of the following components are loose or damaged:

- | Flange bolts or flange nuts

- | Heat shields

- | Brackets

- | Pipes

• | If any of these conditions exist, inspect the tailpipe alignment. Align and replace any components necessary, including new manifold seals, nuts, and gaskets.