Exhaust Manifold Bracket No. 1 Removal Note

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Loosen the bolt shown in the illustration.

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Remove the bolts in the order shown in the illustration, then remove the exhaust manifold bracket No. 1.

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Bracket No. 1, Transaxle, Cylinder Block And Bolts Loosening Sequence
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Exhaust Manifold Bracket Installation Note (2WD)

Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold bracket installation bolts.
Tighten the bolt in the order shown in the illustration.

Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence (2WD)
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