Mazda 1983 RX7 - Location of Protector No. 2; Removing Silencer Hangers

CATALYST PELLETS & MODIFICATION OF SECONDARY AIR SYS
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1983 Mazda RX7
For www.iluvmyrx7.com
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Saturday, September 08, 2001 09:59AM
CAUTION: * Allow the exhaust system to cool to avoid injury.
* Do not use air tool (impact wrenches) for loosening,
because it may result in breakage of the bolt or stud.
* Lubricate the threads with penetrating oil before
loosening the bolts and nuts to prevent them from
breaking.
1. Lift the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the split air pipe from the pellet converter.
3. Remove the catalytic converter lower cover (protector No. 2).
See Fig. 20.
Fig. 20: Location of Protector No. 2
4. Remove the silencer hangers. See Fig. 21.
Fig. 21: Removing Silencer Hangers
5. Bend the tip of the exhaust pipe lower cover (protector No.4)