Kia Rio: Intake And Exhaust System / Muffler
Repair procedures
Front Muffler
1. |
Disconnect the rear oxygen sensor (A).
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2. |
Remove the hanger (A).
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3. |
Remove the front muffler (B).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N·m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb·ft)
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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Catalytic converter
& Center Muffler
1. |
Remove the rubber hanger (A)
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2. |
Remove the catalytic converter & center muffler (B).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N·m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb·ft)
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3. |
Install in the revere order of removal.
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Rear Muffler
1. |
Remove the rubber hanger (A).
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2. |
Remove the rear muffler (B).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N·m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb·ft)
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3. |
Install in the revere order of removal.
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Replacement procedure
of center muffler using clamp
Under warranty : Replace the center muffler assembly.
Out of warranty : It is available to replace the center muffler as the procedure
below.
1. |
Check that the clamping part of the center muffler assembly is damaged
or deformed.
If the muffler is too corroded to clamp, replace the center muffler assembly.
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2. |
Record the gap (A) between the tail pipe (or tail trim) and the rear
bumper.
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3. |
Remove the rubber hanger (A) from the center muffler.
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4. |
Remove the catalytic converter & center muffler (B).
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5. |
Cut the center muffler as the instruction below.
- Cut the front groove of the muffler.
[Replacement
muffler]
-Cut the rear groove of the replacement muffler.
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To prevent a leak, remove the rust on the clamping part
or the burr on the cutting part.
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Cut the pipe vertically.
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Pipe cutter available to cut the pipe vertically .
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Use a hacksaw as the procedure below, if a pipe cutter
is unavailable.
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1) |
Mark the cutting position to cut the pipe vertically.
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2) |
Cut the pipe along the marking line by using hacksaw.
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6. |
Install the center muffler.
(1) |
Install the catalytic converter (A) and the center muffler (B)
for replacement by tightening the nuts lightly, not completely.
When installing the muffler, replace the gasket with
new one.
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(2) |
Put the clamp (A) between the cutting part of each pipe and tighten
the clamp lightly, not completely.
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(3) |
Tighten the catalytic converter and the center muffler with specified
torque.
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N·m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb·ft)
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(4) |
Compare the gap between the tail pipe(or tail trim) and the rear
bumper with the record measured before removing the center muffler
assembly.
If the tail pipe is installed differently compared to
the initial position, the bumper might be damaged by the
pipe heat or interfere between the tail pipe and the rear
bumper.
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(5) |
Do not tighten the clamp at a time. Tighten the clamp nuts to
the specified torque, by turns.
Tightening torque :
17.6 - 23.5 N·m (1.8 - 2.4 kgf·m, 13.0 - 17.4 lb·ft)
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Do not reuse the clamp that was tightened completely.
It may cause leak to reuse the clamp that was tightened
completely.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Exhaust manifold gasket
2. Exhaust manifold
3. Exhaust manifold stay
4. Heat protector
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Components and components location
Components
1. Radiator
2. Radiator upper hose
3. Radiator lower hose
4. Filler neck assembly
5. Radiator upper mounting bracket
[LH]
6. Radiator upper mounting bracket [RH]
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1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Select the defroster position before pressing the defroster button ().
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake control
button () at least 5 times within 3
seconds.
The indicator on the air intake button bli ...