Bracket Installation Note

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Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold side bolts.
Verify that the gap between the exhaust manifold and the bracket is 2.0-4.0 mm (0.08-0.16 in).

Fig 1: Inspecting Exhaust Manifold And Bracket Gap
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fully tighten the cylinder block side bolt.
Tightening torque

37.3-52.0 N.m (3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 27.6-38.3 ft.lb)
Fully tighten the exhaust manifold side bolts.
Tightening torque

40-55 N.m (4.1-5.6 kgf.m, 29.5-40.5 ft.lb)