Kia Sportage: Catalytic Converter: Description and Operation

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Description and Operation

Description Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications and the addition of special control components. Modifications to the combustion chamber, int ...

CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) System: Description and Operation

Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated by ...

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Thermostat: Repair procedures
Removal and Installation     Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if ...

Muffler: Repair procedures
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the front muffler (A). Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft) 2. Remove the catalytic converter (B) after removing the ...