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Kia Sportage: Muffler

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Intake And Exhaust System / Muffler

Components and Components Location

Components

Front muffler
Catalytic converter
Center muffler
Main muffler
Gasket

Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the front muffler (A).

Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

2. Remove the catalytic converter (B) after removing the rear oxygen sensor

2. Remove the catalytic converter (B) after removing the rear oxygen sensor (A).

Tightening torque:

Oxygen sensor (A): 44.1 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)

Nuts (B): 39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

3. Remove the center muffler (A).

Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

4. Remove the main muffler (A).

5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.

NOTE

When installing, replace with new gaskets.

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