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Removal & Installation

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove and discard the nuts.
    • Discard the gasket.
      Fig 1: Removing Flexible Pipe
      G01151005Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the U-bolt and disconnect the catalytic converter from the hanger.
    Fig 2: Removing Catalytic Converter From Hanger
    G01151006Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove and discard the nuts from the muffler.
    Fig 3: Removing Muffler
    G01151007Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the converter and muffler together.
  6. Separate the converter from the muffler on the floor.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new gasket.
    • Install new nuts.