Main Silencer Removal Note; Exhaust Manifold Removal Note; Exhaust Manifold Installation Note - Mazda 3 Workshop Manual

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9 Exhaust manifold insulator
10 Exhaust manifold gasket

Main Silencer Removal Note

1. Loosen the lower shock absorber bolt and rear crossmember component installation bolt, and lower the
rear crossmember component approx. 70 mm {2.8 in}. (See
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Exhaust Manifold Removal Note

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
LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the No.1 engine mount rubber. (See
4. Loosen the exhaust manifold bolts.
5. Remove the installation bolts of the front stabilizer and front crossmember component. (See
CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Loosen the front crossmember component installation bolts and lower the front crossmember
component approx. 100 mm {3.94 in}. (See
7. Support the flexible pipe with a support wrap or splint as shown in the figure.
8. Remove the exhaust manifold by lowering it to the underside of the vehicle.

Exhaust Manifold Installation Note

1. Tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts in the order shown in the figure.
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