Engine Mechanical System

Muffler

15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
02040608010039.229N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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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

  1. Remove the rear engine room under cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  2. Remove the front muffler bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 29.4–39 N·m

  3. Remove the front muffler (A).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Center Muffler

  1. Disconnect the rubber mount (A) from the center muffler.

  2. Remove the center muffler (B).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

LH Rear Muffler

  1. Remove the rear muffler bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 29.4–39 N·m

  2. Disconnect the hanger (A) from the LH rear muffler.

  3. Remove the LH rear muffler (B).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

RH Rear Muffler

  1. Remove the rear muffler bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 29.4–39 N·m

  2. Disconnect the hanger (A) from the RH rear muffler.

  3. Remove the RH rear muffler (B).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

  4. 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.