Exhaust manifold installation note

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Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts (1) and (2) shown in the figure by hand.

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence (2WD)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts (1) and (2) shown in the figure to 33-53 N.m {3.4-5.4 kgf.m, 25-39 ft.lbf}.
Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts (3) to (5) shown in the figure by hand.

Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence (2WD)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts (3) to (5) shown in the figure.
Tightening torque

43-64 N.m {4.4-6.5 kgf.m, 32-47 ft.lbf}
Tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts (1) and (2) shown in the figure.
Tightening torque

43-64 N.m {4.4-6.5 kgf.m, 32-47 ft.lbf}
Temporarily tighten the bolts (6) and (7) shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence (2WD)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the bolt (6) shown in the figure.
Tightening torque

38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
Tighten the bolt (7) shown in the figure.
Tightening torque

38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
Install the front crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).