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Exhaust Manifold Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 .)
  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 .)
  6. Loosen the front crossmember component installation bolts and lower the front crossmember component approx. 100 mm {3.94 in}.  (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER .)
  7. Support the flexible pipe with a support wrap or splint as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Supporting Flexible Pipe With Support Wrap Or Splint
    G00973702Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold by lowering it to the underside of the vehicle.
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