How To Replace Catalytic Converter - Kia Rio (Andy’s Garage: Episode - 456)

[@sabunome]

Andy, you are my hero! I had the confidence and knowledge to do this exact project on my 2013 Kia Rio EX because you put this out in the world. My mechanic wanted $1,900+ for this work and you saved me $1,522. Having now done this, you deserve an academy award for some of the shots you were able to get in this tiny difficult to access space. The world is a better place because people like you are willing to share your skills with others. Thank you!

[@PhillipsVision]

@@sabunome Thanks for the comment, glad the video was helpful 👍

[@faithyeshua7780]

Thanks so much for sharing. Can you please make a video about kia sorento Convertor replacement/ change. My kia can't drive fast on the hill anymore. It slows down, when I accelerate it makes a strange noise and the Mechanic told me that my Convertor needs to be replaced. The sad thing I got the car last year and I'm still paying it monthly.

[@Streetz-u9m]

How much are the parts?

[@PhillipsVision]

@@Streetz-u9m depends on the brand and where you purchase it

[@imjustaguy7558]

Thanks for the awesome step by step video! You are helping so many people save a lot of money. Word of advice for anybody that does this job…TAKE OUT THE 2 LOWER BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE CAT TO THE FLEX PIPE FIRST. If you can’t get them out it might be better to pay a mechanic for the 1.5 hours of labor to replace the cat and let them deal with it. I spent a day and a half extracting them because they were so rusted and misshaped. I finally used a dremel to cut the lower stud, and cut a notch in the upper nut and then was able to use an 18mm socket and it backed the whole stud out. What a nightmare. Still glad I did it myself though.

[@Seeker1721]

My 2016 kia rio 188000 miles running good. Done some plugs ,coolant, pcv, cleaning some sensors too. Triggers cat code but will run right up to 80 quickly. Been running 5-30 restore and protect oil every 3000 miles. Need a new valve cover gasket. I've been a machinist so precision in metal mechanical parts Need to be preserved as much as possible. These cars must be babied and not abused.

[@sportinhere]

Andy, you are so precise and thorough and your videos are so nice and clear you make me feel like I can do anything on my car! I have a 2013 kia rio sx hatchback and I'd like to keep it going for years to come so thanks for all your videos!

[@PhillipsVision]

You’re welcome, thanks for the feedback 👍

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

Gotta do this tomorrow on a 2016 accent with 1.6. This Kia looks exactly the same. Thanks for the info.

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

Went well, all bolts came out, went back together ok and no codes so far. Runs better as well. The hole on the new cat didn't line up with the lower brace/mount so I had to loosen the brace and move it around a bit and add a couple washers. Thanks again for the video. It helped a lot.

[@jonathanpoe3267]

Getting ready to tackle this exact project on my new to me 2014 Rio. Appreciate the video so I can reference it in case I get stuck. 👍

[@antoniomarc7174]

Great job and great video on that the reason why they smoke is because of the oils they use in the manufacturing process of making them. 👍👍

[@bigtop5316]

Andy, another great video- I was wondering whats the mileage on your Rio at this time? Also do you have a TPMS reset button on this model or does it reset on its own. I bought a used 2014 Rio and cant get the TPMS Light to stop coming on even after using "Thinkcar scanner reset tools and inflating the correct tire pressure. Thank you. : John

[@PhillipsVision]

It does not have a reset. You need to replace the sensor if needed and/or fill to proper psi. I have 255,000 miles on it

[@Jonny_Rojo]

Just a heads up the manifold bolts are not 13mm on my 2014.

[@ivanpantoja9379]

Ama try this on a 2014 Hyundai accent this weekend, hopefully it’s the same thing and has enough space to pull it out the same way

[@LG-wj7js]

Hey andy good morning man. Code reader reads Catalytic Converter for replacement. Would that be reason why car will not start?

[@PhillipsVision]

@@LG-wj7js normally not. A bad or dirty catalytic converter can cause rough idle but I’ve never experienced a no start. Check your fuel pressure to ensure the pump is working. Also check the battery voltage

[@MyJob-d2y]

Thank you for sharing the video!!! what is the part number of a product (Catalytic Converter) and where i can buy it?

[@ThatsHowMeDo]

Do you think the flex pipe will come out with it still attached to the exhaust manifold

[@PhillipsVision]

@@ThatsHowMeDo I unbolted mine

[@FoxFaderWorld]

What he called the pipe is the second catalytic converter. Break loose the two flange bolts underneath before removing the 9 header bolts. My recommendation. There's a few steps I do differently and easier, but I don't want to be rude. Good video, though.

[@dre1-m8y]

If I replace only the catalitic converter, do I have to do any welding? Of course I'm talking about the 2013 kia rio specifically?

[@PhillipsVision]

Nope, no welding required just nuts and bolts

[@dre1-m8y]

@@PhillipsVisionThanks!

[@saxcat9794]

This is an amazing video. You are so thorough with your camera angles and explanation. I'm looking to replace my cat convert in my 2016 rio, and I was curious as to where you recommend buying one? They sell them on amazon for a couple hundred, and about a thousand at autozone.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@saxcat9794 I bought mine online from eBay but make sure it’s an American version. Some foreign versions will not perform to US regulations and you will fail your emissions test. Another thing to be aware of is that some aftermarket catalytic converters are not compatible with the manufacturer specs and the check engine light will still be on.

[@saxcat9794]

@PhillipsVision You the man! Thank you for replying!

[@elijah3427]

I'm wondering though can a bad Cadillac converter be the cause of the vehicle not accelerating to normal speeds? for some reason my vehicle will only run at very slow speeds. the RPMs will not go up very high. I'm wondering if replacing this will help it out? Oh yes and thank you for the video you did an amazing job

[@PhillipsVision]

Normally the catalytic converter will not cause that. Are you getting any engine codes?

[@elijah3427]

@@PhillipsVision no unfortunately no engine codes

[@PhillipsVision]

@@elijah3427 I would start by checking the fuel pressure

[@elijah3427]

@@PhillipsVision okay I'll do that thank you so much for your help I appreciate you a lot

[@joegomez4256]

Where did you buy the catalytic converter? I’m having the same issue on my Rio.

[@PhillipsVision]

eBay

[@FelipeRodriguez-eh6ty]

On 4:15 is that bank 1 or bank 2?

[@PhillipsVision]

This car only has one bank. Vehicles with dual exhaust manifolds have multiple banks. Bank 1 is on the cylinder 1 side and Bank 2 is on the cylinder 2 side.

[@FelipeRodriguez-eh6ty]

Okay because I changed this exact part it was giving me code p0420 and I drove it for about 60 miles and light hasn’t gone away yet so I deleted the code and I’m hoping it doesn’t come back on. I will keep driving and see if it pops up again

[@FelipeRodriguez-eh6ty]

@@PhillipsVisionthanks for replying though bro I appreciate it

[@luisalejandromoreno3846]

​@@FelipeRodriguez-eh6ty hi, light turn on? Or is still off?

[@yosufmamnoon7672]

Where did you get the new catalytic converter from?

[@PhillipsVision]

Online on eBay

[@crusanart9453]

Q: Dont know if your 2013 Kia Rio has a second catalytic converter after the flex pipe under body as I have on my 2014 kia rio. How do i know if the cat P0420 check engine light is for a problem with the front cat you are replacing here or the slimmer Cat going to muffler exhaust after the second oxygen sensor? Thank you, I enjoy all your videos!

[@PhillipsVision]

The P0420 code is generated by the downstream O2 sensor. That sensor is after the catalytic converter near the exhaust manifold

[@Igor_ZG]

How did you put those two studs at the and of the catalytic converter? The end of my converter is so tight, I can't put new studs from the converter's side....

[@PhillipsVision]

You have to reach up around the catalytic converter to access them

[@MoniRossSF]

Thanks so much for your video. I’m working on a cat for the same exact car. How’s your car holding up? Did the cat fail?

[@PhillipsVision]

Doing great, but keep in mind if you go with an aftermarket one it might not pass emissions due to not being to spec.

[@jamescampbell2829]

My daughter has a 2014 forte koup 2.0 will that converter come out the top as well

[@paulyassy5500]

Hi Great video.How did u remove the center nut?With a deep socket or a 12mm wrench?

[@PhillipsVision]

A deep socket

[@paulyassy5500]

@@PhillipsVision I also had to lower the engine on the passenger side because there was no room to remove the converter.

[@MasseyWK]

Great video. Wonderful descriptions. Thank you and good job!!

[@PhillipsVision]

Thank you 👍

[@bake-n4552]

2016 Kia Rio Manifold nuts are 12mm Thanks for the video!

[@Jonny_Rojo]

Thank you, I was already cussing, because they kept slipping

[@kaduku1112]

Thank you i subscribed! Im going to try to replace mine this week, and needed the knowledge. I have a 2016 hyundai accent, so i think its the same engine, same company at least. Haha

[@PhillipsVision]

@@kaduku1112 Thanks for the support. I hope this video helps you out with your project

[@kaduku1112]

I attempted to do it. But a jut is rounded out and bought a little tool to get it out but that broke haha ill try again later

[@geddoubleg1816]

Very informative video, thanks. Get some WD 40 tho

[@009007fyi]

Good video bro vary informative 👍 👌

[@gt9046]

Hi, where did you purchase this?

[@PhillipsVision]

eBay

[@gt9046]

@PhillipsVision thanks for the reply, I purchased from O'Reilly but the one they gave me is the rear one not the manifold like yours, now I'm confused, which one do I need to replace? OD2 sensor they gave me it's for the manifold one.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@gt9046 are you asking about the oxygen sensors or catalytic converter? The video is about the catalytic converter

[@gt9046]

​@@PhillipsVision minutes 3:08 is the part they gave me.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@gt9046 that is the second catalytic converter. The first one is the one that the O2 sensors function with

[@rubberbumper5747]

2012 and earlier 1.6L has them under the car just after the subframe

[@jackcampbell6222]

Could you please explain on this a bit further? I’m going to be replacing my girlfriend’s catalytic converter here soon and I’m trying to research as much as I can before getting into it, how much different from this video is the 2012 model?

[@rubberbumper5747]

@@jackcampbell6222 Sure.It is roughly under where the shifter is in the car , so you will need to lift the car I found it easier to lift one side and go underneath. Both sides of the catalytic converter are bolted in with three bolts on each end, Either 10mm or 12mm Mine were completely rusted out so i'm not exactly sure You will need 2 triangle gaskets as the originals won't compress to make a new seal .There is no sensors involved in a 2006-2011 ,just unbolt ,put a exhaust gasket on either end & bolt the new one in 👊😇

[@emilyfitzgerald9248]

This video saved me $1100

[@PhillipsVision]

@@emilyfitzgerald9248 Awesome 👍

[@pavloua9241]

Thank you for video!!!

[@Jonny_Rojo]

Great video

[@migueljimenez123]

Thank you so much you help me with my car

[@PhillipsVision]

You’re welcome

[@JuanRojas-gc2cc]

good content i like all the list with the sockets make it eassier to do, subcribe for sure🔥🔥

[@PhillipsVision]

@@JuanRojas-gc2cc thank you 🙏

[@davidfelipecorredorlizaraz4401]

Thank you so much

[@WolfieBoostin20lbs]

Great video!

[@PhillipsVision]

Thx 🙏

[@shallwocharlie]

How did kia get away with selling these. 100,000 miles and nothing but priblems. 😠

[@andreaphillian3947]

It’s a GDI, all GDI does this that’s why you clean the intake valve every year

[@shallwocharlie]

Ok. I saw the crc video on the cleaner. I have a 2016 kia rio. How do I use it.

[@olotutitilayomabel3158]

Please where's your address?