Kia Sportage: 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
(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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Specifications
Specifications
Fuel Delivery System
Sensors
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) #1
Type: Piezo-resistive pressure sensor type
Specification
Intake Ai
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Basic function
The basic functions of Driver Attention
Warning include:
Attention Level
Consider taking a break
Attention level
Function off
Driver Attention Warning
System Off
Standby/Disabled
Driver Attention Warning
Standby
Last Break
Attentive driving
Components and Components Location
Components
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector, and remove the
reservoir cap.
2. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
CAUTION
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle,