Kia Sorento: Muffler Removal and Installation

Remove the front muffler (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

Remove the center muffler (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

3.	Detch the rubber hanger (A) from the main muffler.

Remove the main muffler (B) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

When installing, replace with new gaskets.

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.

2.	Record the gap (A, B, C, D, E, F) between the tail pipe (or tail trim) and the rear bumper. [Pipe type] [Trim type] [Bumper-integrated trim type]

3.	Remove the catalytic converter & center muffler (A).

Cut the center muffler as the instruction below.

[With dent]

A.	Cut the front dent of the muffler.

[Without dent]

A.	Cut the muffler by reffering to the front dent of A/S muffler as shown in the image below.

[A/S muffler]

A.	Cut the rear dent of the A/S muffler.

1. Front muffler 2. Catalytic converter 3. Center muffler 4. Main muffler 5. Gasket 6. Hanger...

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