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Bracket Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold side bolts.
  2. Verify that the gap between the exhaust manifold and the bracket is 2.0-4.0 mm {0.08-0.16 in}  .
  3. Fully tighten the cylinder block side bolt.

    Tightening Torque 

    1. 37.3-52.0 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 27.6-38.3 ft.lbf} 

  4. Fully tighten the exhaust manifold side bolts.

    Tightening Torque 

    1. 40-55 N.m {4.1-5.6 kgf.m, 29.5-40.5 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Installing Exhaust Manifold Bracket
    G01929902Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.