FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
REMOVAL
1. Remove three nuts that attach front exhaust pipe to warm-up TWC converter.
2. Remove two nuts at spring-loaded flange of front exhaust pipe.
3. Remove two nuts from bracket at bottom of front exhaust pipe.
4. Remove front exhaust pipe.
5. Remove one gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean mating surfaces as required.
2. Install new gasket.
3. Position front exhaust pipe for installation.
4. Install two nuts to attach bottom end of front exhaust pipe to bracket.
Tightening torque: 15.2-20.3 lb.ft (20.6-27.5 N.m, 2.1-2.8 kg.m)
5. Install two nuts at spring-loaded flange of front exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque: 27.4~38.3 lb.ft (37.2~51.9 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg.m)
6. Install three nuts that attach front exhaust pipe to warm-up TWC converter.
Tightening torque: 27.4~38.3 lb.ft (37.2~51.9 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg.m)
THREE-WAY CATALYTIC (TWC) CONVERTER
REMOVAL
1. Remove two nuts at spring-loaded flange of front exhaust pipe.
CAUTION: A hot exhaust system can produce a serious burn.
CAUTION: Do not touch the TWC converter heat shield when the engine is running.
The conversion process produces high heat. Even when the engine is not
running, it remains hot a long time. It will remain hot after the tail pipe has
cooled. Touching the heat shield may produce a serious burn.
2004 Kia Spectra
2004 ENGINES 1.8L 4-Cylinder
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