| 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: D Position Solenoid Valve (ON/OFF)
Specifications Specifications Item Specification Control type ON/OFF Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi) 539.36 (5.5, 78.23) Current (mA) 0 - 600 Coil resistance (Ω) 10.5 ± 0.5 Components and components location Components Location 1.Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: 8LR Brake Control Solenoid Valve (8LR/B_VFS)
Specifications Specifications Item Specification Control type N/L (Normal Low) Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi) 0 - 1,569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57) Current (mA) 0 - 1,100 Coil resistance (Ω) 5.