Kia Optima: Intake And Exhaust System / Muffler
Components and components location
1. Front muffler
2. Catalytic converter & Center muffler assembly
3. Rear muffler
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4. Gasket
5. Hanger
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Repair procedures
Front Muffler
1. |
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
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2. |
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")
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3. |
Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector (A) and then separate from bracket..
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4. |
Remove the front muffler heat protector (A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N•m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf•m , 7.2 - 8.7 lb•ft)
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5. |
Remove the front muffler.
(1) |
Remove the front muffler hanger bracket (A).
Tightening torque :
29.4 - 39.2 N•m (3.0 - 4.0 kgf•m , 21.7 - 28.9 lb•ft)
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(2) |
Remove the front muffler (B).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N•m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf•m , 28.9 - 43.4 lb•ft)
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6. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
When installing, replace with new gaskets.
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Catalytic Converter
& Center Muffler Assembly
1. |
Remove the front muffler heat protector (A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N•m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf•m , 7.2 - 8.7 lb•ft)
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2. |
Remove the catalytic converter & center muffler assembly.
(1) |
Remove the catalytic converter & center muffler assembly hanger.
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(2) |
Remove the catalytic converter & center muffler assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N•m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf•m , 28.9 - 43.4 lb•ft)
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3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
When installing, replace with new gaskets.
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Rear Muffler
1. |
Remove the rear muffler (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N•m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf•m , 28.9 - 43.4 lb•ft)
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2. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
When installing, replace with new gaskets.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Heat protector
2. Exhaust manifold gasket
3. Exhaust manifold
4. Exhaust manifold stay
Repair p ...
Flow diagram
Engine Oil Schemetics
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Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Left remote control switch
(Audio + Bluetooth + Voice)
2. Right remote control switch
(Trip + SCC + LFA)
Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Repair procedures
Removal
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The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase
the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
WARNING - Folded Seatback
The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer
objects that could not otherwise be accommodated.
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