Exhaust Manifold Installation Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Exhaust Manifold Installation Note
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CAUTION:
  • Do not reuse the gasket and self-lock nuts on the joint area between the engine and exhaust manifold.Β 
  • If a gasket with detached crimps is used on the joint area between the engine and exhaust manifold, exhaust gas will leak. Be careful not to allow the crimps to detach from the gasket. Do not use a gasket if any crimps are detached.Β 
Fig 1: Detaching Crimps
G04562888Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Tightening Sequence Of Exhaust Manifold Bolts
    G04562889Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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