Kia Optima: Intake And Exhaust System / Muffler
Components and components location
| Components |
| 1. Front muffler 2. Catalytic converter & Center muffler assembly 3. Rear muffler |
4. Gasket 5. Hanger |
Repair procedures
| Removal and Installation |
Front Muffler
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover") |
| 3. |
Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector (A) and then separate from bracket..
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| 4. |
Remove the front muffler heat protector (A).
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| 5. |
Remove the front muffler.
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| 6. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Catalytic Converter & Center Muffler Assembly
| 1. |
Remove the front muffler heat protector (A).
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| 2. |
Remove the catalytic converter & center muffler assembly.
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| 3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Rear Muffler
| 1. |
Remove the rear muffler (A).
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| 2. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Exhaust Manifold
Components and components location
Components
1. Heat protector
2. Exhaust manifold gasket
3. Exhaust manifold
4. Exhaust manifold stay
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Lubrication System
Flow diagram
Engine Oil Schemetics
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