Muffler
Components and Component Location
Components

| 1. Front muffler 2. Front muffler bracket (2WD) 3. Front muffler bracket (AWD) 4. Center muffler 5. Rear muffler (RH) |
6. Rear muffler (LH) 7. Rear muffler bracket 8. Rubber hanger 9. Gasket |
Repair Procedures
Removal and Installation
Front Muffler
Remove the rear engine room under cover.
(See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)
Remove the front muffler bracket (A).
Tightening torque: 29.4–39 N·m

Remove the front muffler (A).
Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

Install in the reverse order of removal.
Center Muffler
Disconnect the rubber mount (A) from the center muffler.
Remove the center muffler (B).
Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

Install in the reverse order of removal.
LH Rear Muffler
Remove the rear muffler bracket (A).
Tightening torque: 29.4–39 N·m

Disconnect the hanger (A) from the LH rear muffler.
Remove the LH rear muffler (B).
Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

Install in the reverse order of removal.
RH Rear Muffler
Remove the rear muffler bracket (A).
Tightening torque: 29.4–39 N·m

Disconnect the hanger (A) from the RH rear muffler.
Remove the RH rear muffler (B).
Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

Install in the reverse order of removal.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Stinger CK quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.