Bending Back Tip Of Exhaust Pipe Lowe Cover - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

CATALYST PELLETS & MODIFICATION OF SECONDARY AIR SYS
by using pliers in order to get the space for loosening the
catalytic converter nuts. See Fig. 22.
CAUTION: Be careful not to cut your fingers on the edge of the
lower cover.
Fig. 22:

Bending Back Tip of Exhaust Pipe Lowe Cover

6. Loosen the four nuts connecting the catalytic converter to
the exhaust pipe and the monolith converter.
CAUTION: Lubricate the threads with penetrating oil before
loosening the nuts to prevent the stud bolts from
breaking. Breaking these studs would preclude re-use
of the converter housing.
7. Remove the catalytic converter, pushing the exhaust pipe
backward. See Fig. 23.
Article Text (p. 18)
1983 Mazda RX7
For www.iluvmyrx7.com
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Saturday, September 08, 2001 09:59AM