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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.
    G13726756Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank installation nut as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: No. 1 Brake Fluid Reserve Tank Nuts With Torque Specification
    G13726757Courtesy 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 in the figure.
    G13726758Courtesy 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.
    G13726759Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right shock absorber bolts.
      G13726760Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. 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 in the figure.
      G13726761Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. 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.
    G13726762Courtesy 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 in the figure.
    Fig 2: No. 3 Engine Mount, Body Ground And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G13726763Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Cover the frame with tape.
    G13726764Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Hang the engine as shown in the figure.
    G13726765Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Move the engine toward the vehicle front as shown in the figure.
    G13726766Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Put the engine slowly so that the No. 3 engine mount is placed as shown in the figure.
    G13726767Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the chain of the SST.
  21. Remove the exhaust manifold.
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