Bracket Installation Note (Except for California emission regulation applicable ATX model)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold side bolts.
- Verify that the gap between the exhaust manifold and the bracket is 2.0-4.0 mm {0.08-0.16 in}.
- Fully tighten the cylinder block side bolt.
Tightening torque 37.3-52.0 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 27.6-38.3 ft.lbf}
- Fully tighten the exhaust manifold side bolts.
Tightening torque 40-55 N.m {4.1-5.6 kgf.m, 29.5-40.5 ft.lbf}