Kia Stinger CK: Exhaust Emission Control System / Catalytic Converter

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Emission Control System / Exhaust Emission Control System / Catalytic Converter

Description and operation
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)

Repair procedures
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).

Tightening torque

Nuts (B) :

14,7 - 19.6 N·m (1.5 - 2.0 kgf·m, 10.8 - 14.5 lb·ft)

Nut (C) :

14.7 - 19.6 N·m (1.5 - 2.0 kgf·m, 10.8 - 14.5 lb·ft)

  
1)

When disconnect the intercooler inlet hose, pull out the quick connector clamp (A) in the direction of the arrow as shown below.
2)

Move the quick connector clamp from position (B) to position (C) as shown below and pull out the quick connector hose.

8.

Remove the turbocharger inlet hose (A).

Tightening torque :

4.9 - 6.9 N·m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf·m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb·ft. 43.4 - 60.8 lb·in)

9.

Remove the heat protector (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

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).

Tightening torque :

18.6 - 23.5 N·m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf·m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb·ft)

12.

Remove the front muffler.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

13.

Remove the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) stay (A).

Tightening torque

Bolts (B) :

18.6 - 27.5 N·m (1.9 - 2.8 kgf·m, 13.7 - 20.3 lb·ft)

Bolts (C) :

52.0 - 57.9 N·m (5.3 - 5.9 kgf·m, 38.3 - 42.7 lb·ft)

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.

Tightening torque :

49.0 - 53.9 N·m (5.0 - 5.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 39.7 lb·ft)

Installation
1.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Exhaust Emission Control System

CVVT (Continuous Variable Valve Timing) System

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Finish maintenance

Washing To help protect your vehicle’s finish from rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly and frequently at least once a month with lukewarm or cold water. If you use your vehicle for off-road driving, you should wash it after each off-road trip. Pay special attention to the removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign materials.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Warning

If the vehicle leaves a lane, the lane marker you cross will blink on the LCD display. If the vehicle moves out its lane because steering torque for assistance is not enough, the line indicator will blink. If all the conditions to activate LKA system are not satisfied, the system will convert to LDW system (Lane Departure Warning) and only warn the driver when the driver crosses the lane lines.

Categories

 
Copyright © 2026 www.kstinger.com 0.0084