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
Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications
and the addition of special control components.
Modifications to the combust ...
Removal
WCC
1.
Remove the exhaust manifold.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Exhaust Manifold")
UCC
1.
R ...
Other information:
Inspection
1.
Ignition "ON".
2.
Turn on the head lamp switch.
3.
Check that the aim of the head lamp changes smoothly when the head lamp
leveling device switch is turned on.
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
3.
When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator ...