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Exhaust Manifold Removal Note

CAUTION:
  • Over bending of the exhaust flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure.
  1. Remove the front wheels and tires.
  2. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage side. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the No. 1 engine mount rubber. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Loosen the exhaust manifold bolts.
  5. Remove the installation bolts of the front stabilizer and stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Loosen the front crossmember component installation bolts and lower the front crossmember component approx. 100 mm {3.94 in}.  (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Support the flexible pipe with a support wrap or splint as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Supporting Flexible Pipe
    G03635931Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold by lowering it to the underside of the vehicle.
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