Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. .

Fig 1: Removing & Discarding Nuts
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Remove and discard the nuts.
1. Discard the gasket.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Resonator From Hanger
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Disconnect the resonator from the hanger and remove the resonator.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install a new gasket.

Install new nuts.