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 ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Air cleaner

Filter replacement It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed. You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element. Clean the filter by using compressed air. 1. Pull out the air cleaner cover. 2. Unlock by turning the locking lever downward. 3. Pull the a ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Smart Key Diagnostic Repair procedures

Inspection Self Diagnosis With Scan Tool It will be able to diagnose defects of SMART KEY system with KDS/GDS quickly. KDS/GDS can operates actuator forcefully, input/output value monitoring and self diagnosis. The following three features will be major problem in SMAR ...