Exhaust System Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
While engine is operating, the exhaust system will become extremely hot. To prevent burns avoid contacting a hot exhaust system. Use protective gloves, or allow exhaust system to cool, before servicing exhaust system components.
For exhaust system symptom diagnosis, see DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - ENGINE EXHAUST under SYMPTOMS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE - GASOLINE article.