Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Do not tighten the exhaust system fasteners until all components are assembled and aligned, making sure to tighten all fasteners beginning at the front of the vehicle.
CAUTION:
- Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the isolators. These lubricants may cause deterioration of the rubber. This can lead to separation of the isolator from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.
NOTE:
- Clean the mating surface of the exhaust down-pipe or the catalytic converter and the muffler and tailpipe assembly. Make sure not to damage the exhaust downpipe or the catalytic converter and the muffler and tailpipe assembly mating surfaces.
- Position the muffler and tailpipe assembly into the vehicle and connect the 3 rubber isolators.
- Install the exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tailpipe assembly gasket.
- Loosely install the exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tailpipe assembly bolts and nuts.
- Align the exhaust system.
Tightening torque
40 Nm {4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf}
- Lower the vehicle.