Kia Sportage: Exhaust Emission Control System / Catalytic Converter Description and operation

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)

Catalytic Converter (UCC)

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 combust ...

Catalytic Converter Repair procedures

Removal WCC 1. Remove the exhaust manifold. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Exhaust Manifold") UCC 1. R ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Exhaust Manifold Repair procedures

Removal and Installation 1. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover") 2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 3. Disconnect the front oxygen ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Checking the coolant level

WARNING Removing radiator cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious personal injury from escaping hot coolant or steam. Turn the engine off and wait until it cools ...