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
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Flow diagram
Engine Oil Schemetics
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Other information:
The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the outside
of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so you
can easily control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.
WARNING - Unattended children
Do not leave ...
System setting
The Driver Attention Warning system is set to be in the Normal position,
when your vehicle is first delivered to you from the factory.
To turn ON the Driver Attention Warning system, turn on the engine, and
then select 'User Settings → Driver Assistance → Driver Attent ...