Exhaust Manifold Stay Removal Note

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Remove the exhaust manifold stay from the transmission.
Rotate the exhaust manifold stay and place it on the transverse member.

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Manifold Stay From Transmission
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.