Sportage EX 2WD L4-2.0L (1997)
Catalytic Converter: Service Precautions
WARNING:
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Leaking exhaust systems are potentially hazardous to a vehicle's passengers because carbon monoxide is poisonous.
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Do not touch the catalytic 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 other pipes have cooled. Touching the heat shield may produce a
serious burn
.