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.
NOTE:
- Clean the mating surface of the exhaust manifold outlet flares and the exhaust Y-pipe inlet flares. Make sure not to damage the exhaust manifold outlet flares or the studs.
NOTE:
- Clean the mating surface of the exhaust Y-pipe and the catalytic converter and the muffler and tailpipe assembly. Make sure not to damage the exhaust Y-pipe or the catalytic converter and the muffler and tailpipe assembly mating surfaces.
NOTE:
- Make sure to apply anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the sensors before installation.
- If removed, install the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor.
Tightening torque:
41 Nm (4.2 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf}
- Position the RH side of the exhaust Y-pipe into the vehicle and loosely install the RH side of the exhaust Y-pipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Install the LH side of the exhaust Y-pipe-to-RH side of the exhaust Y-pipe gasket.
- Position the LH side of the exhaust Y-pipe into the vehicle and loosely install the LH side of the exhaust Y-pipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Loosely install the LH side of the exhaust Y-pipe-to-RH side of the exhaust Y-pipe nuts.
- Install the transmission mount and isolator-to-transmission bolt.
Tightening torque:
90 Nm {9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lbf}
- Loosely install the RH side of the exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tailpipe assembly gasket, bolts and flag nuts.
- Align the exhaust system.
Tightening torque
40 Nm {4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf}
- Connect the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.