Kia Forte BD Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Muffler

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17steps
~102min
4/5difficulty
02040608010058.843N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 17

Repair Procedures

Removal

Front Muffler

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Disconnect the rear oxygen sensor connector (A).

  3. Remove the front muffler hanger (A).

  4. Remove the front muffler (B).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

Catalytic Converter and Center Muffler

  1. Disconnect the rubber hanger (A) from the catalytic converter and center muffler.

  2. Remove the catalytic converter and center muffler (B).

  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Muffler

  1. Disconnect the rubber hanger (A) from the rear muffler.

  2. Remove the rear muffler (B).

  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Center Muffler Replacement Procedure Using Clamp

Under warranty: Replace the center muffler assembly.

Not under warranty: The center muffler can be replaced according to the procedure below.

  1. Make sure the clamping portion of the center muffler assembly is not damaged or deformed. If the muffler is too corroded to clamp, replace the center muffler assembly.

  2. Record the clearance (A, B) between the exhaust pipe (or tail pipe trim) and the rear bumper.

  3. Disconnect the rubber hanger (A) from the catalytic converter and center muffler.

  4. Remove the catalytic converter and center muffler (B).

  5. Remove the heat shield (A).

  6. Cut the center muffler as shown below.

    • Cut the front muffler groove.

    [Muffler Replacement]

    • Cut the rear muffler groove of the replacement muffler.

  7. Install the center muffler.

    1. Install the catalytic converter (A) and center muffler (B) for replacement, tightening the nuts slightly, not fully.

    2. Place the clamp (A) between the cut ends of each pipe and tighten the clamp slightly, not fully.

    3. Tighten the catalytic converter and center muffler to the specified torque.

      Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

    4. Compare the clearance between the exhaust pipe (or tail pipe) and the rear bumper with the measurements recorded before removing the center muffler assembly.

    5. Do not tighten the clamp all at once. Tighten the clamp nuts to the specified torque, alternating evenly.

      Torque: 17.6 – 24 N·m

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