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Exhaust Manifold Removal Note

CAUTION:
  • Avoid bending the flexible pipe over in removing the exhaust manifold. Otherwise, the pipe could be damaged and consequently leakage might occur. Be sure to cover the pipe with cardboard or equivalent when removing the exhaust manifold.
  1. Remove the air cleaner. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Cover the windshield glass with tape to protect it from damages.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cover Windshield Glass And Protect With Tape
    G08150199Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank installation nut as shown below.
    Fig 2: No. 1 Brake Fluid Reserve Tank Installation Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G08150200Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Put the No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank aside with its hose connected so it won't get in the way of work.
  8. Remove the generator duct. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the aerodynamic under cover. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove the No. 1 engine mount. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Cover the flexible pipe on the exhaust manifold with cardboard without bending it as shown below.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cover Flexible Pipe On Exhaust Manifold With Cardboard Without Bending
    G08150201Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Loosen the exhaust manifold installation nut.
  13. Install the SST  using the following procedure.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
      Fig 4: Installing SST
      G08150202Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • As shown below, set the rear shafts of the SST  to the left and right shock absorber bolts.
      Fig 5: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Shock Absorber Bolts
      G08150203Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • Install front foot No. 2 to the left/right front shaft of the SST  , then align the groove of the front shaft of the SST  with the folded up part of the vehicle as shown below.
      Fig 6: Aligning Groove Of Front Shaft Of SST With Folded Up Part Of Vehicle
      G08150204Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • Adjust the positions of the SST  side bars so that they are the same height (left and right) and horizontal. Make sure each joint is securely tightened.
      Fig 7: Adjusting Positions Of SST Side Bars Height (Left And Right) And Horizontal
      G08150205Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the No. 3 engine mount installation bolt (body side). (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Remove the body ground as shown below.
    Fig 8: No. 3 Engine Mount Installation Bolt (Body Side) With Torque Specifications
    G08150206Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Cover the frame with tape.
    Fig 9: Identifying No. 3 Engine Mount
    G08150207Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Hang the engine as shown below.
    Fig 10: Identifying No. 3 Engine Mount And Tape
    G08150208Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Move the engine toward the vehicle front as shown below.
    Fig 11: Moving Engine Toward Vehicle Front
    G08150209Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Put the engine slowly so that the No. 3 engine mount is placed as shown below.
    Fig 12: Placing No. 3 Engine Mount
    G08150210Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the chain of the SST  .
  21. Remove the exhaust manifold.