Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 386

Fig. 71: View Of Auxiliary Jack 
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2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES Entertainment - Mazda CX-9

  

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2008 ENGINE

Exhaust System (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9 

EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION [MZI-3.7] 

1. Start the engine and inspect each exhaust system component for exhaust gas leakage. 

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If leakage is found, repair or replace as necessary.  

EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

2. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.  

4. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

WARNING:

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When the engine and exhaust system are hot, they can badly burn. 
Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the 
exhaust system.  

 

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Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Exhaust Components & Torque Specifications 
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WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (WU-TWC) (RH) REMOVAL NOTE 

 

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2WD 

1. Remove the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD] .)  

2. Remove the WU-TWC (RH).  

AWD 

1. Remove the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD] .)  

2. Remove the insulator. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Remove the No.1 engine mount (transaxle side). (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)  

4. Push up the engine.  

5. Remove the WU-TWC (RH).  

EXHAUST MANIFOLD INSULATOR (LH) REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Set the fan control module out of the way. (See COOLING FAN COMPONENT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

2. Remove the exhaust manifold Insulator (LH).  

WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (WU-TWC) (LH) INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Install the WU-TWC (LH) insulator.  

2. Temporarily tighten WU-TWC (LH) bracket.  

3. Temporarily tighten WU-TWC (LH) bracket (L type) (engine side).  

4. Install the WU-TWC (LH).  

5. Install the WU-TWC (LH) bracket.  

6. Install the WU-TWC (LH) bracket (L type).  

WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (WU-TWC) (RH) INSTALLATION NOTE 

2WD 

1. Install the WU-TWC (RH) insulator.  

2. Temporarily tighten WU-TWC (RH) bracket.  

3. Temporarily tighten WU-TWC (RH) bracket (L type) (engine side).  

4. Install the WU-TWC (RH).  

5. Install the WU-TWC (RH) bracket.  

6. Install the WU-TWC (RH) bracket (L type).  

AWD 

1. Install the WU-TWC (RH) insulator. 

 

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