Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Muffler Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
02040608010058.843N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the front muffler (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 59 N·m

  2. Remove the catalytic converter (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 59 N·m

  3. Remove the center muffler (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 59 N·m

  4. Remove the main muffler (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 59 N·m

  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    When installing, replace the gaskets with new ones.

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