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. .
Remove the RH catalyst monitor sensor. Refer to CATALYST MONITOR SENSOR .

Fig 1: Separating Flexible Y-Pipe From Manifold
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Remove and discard the two nuts and separate the flexible Y-pipe from the manifold.

Fig 2: Removing Y-Pipe Nuts
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Remove and discard the nuts.
Discard the gasket.

Fig 3: Removing Flexible Pipe Nuts
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Remove the nuts.
Discard the gasket.

Fig 4: Removing Flexible Pipe
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Remove the flexible pipe.
- Disconnect from the hanger.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new gasket.
- Install new nuts.