| Description |
The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from the oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
Catalytic Converter (WCC)

| Removal |
| 1. |
Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Cover") |
| 2. |
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. |
| 3. |
Remove the engine room front under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
| 4. |
Drain the coolant. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Coolant") |
| 5. |
Remove the air intake hose. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner") |
| 6. |
Disconnect the recirculation valve connector (A) and the vacuum hose (B).
|
| 7. |
Remove the intercooler inlet hose & pipe assembly (A).
|
| 8. |
Remove the turbocharger inlet hose (A).
|
| 9. |
Remove the heat protector (A).
|
| 10. |
Remove the heated oxygen sensor. (Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - " Heated Oxygen Sensor ( HO2S)") |
| 11. |
Remove the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) heat protector (A).
|
| 12. |
Remove the front muffler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") |
| 13. |
Remove the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) stay (A).
|
| 14. |
Remove the RH hood sealing cover (A).
|
| 15. |
Disconnect the heater hose (A).
|
| 16. |
Remove the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) (A) and gasket.
|
| Installation |
| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Important safety precautions
You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The safety precautions in this section are among the most important. Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of accidents. Air bags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with air bags, ALWAYS make sure you and your passengers wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.Components and components location Components Location Description and operation Description Due to the considerably more frequent occurrence of starting operations, the electrical load that occurs often leads to voltage dips in the vehicle network.In order to stabilize the power supply for certain voltage-sensitive electrical components, a DC/DC converter is used in conjunction with the ISG function.