Hyundai Kona: Intake and Exhaust System / Muffler Repair procedures

Removal and Installation
Front Muffler
1.
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Enginer Cover")
2.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3.
Disconnect the rear oxygen sensor connector (A).

4.
Remove the front muffler heat protector (A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

5.
Remove the front muffler (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb-ft)

6.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
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When installing, replace with new gaskets.
GPF
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2.
Remove the exhaust gas temperature sensor (EGTS) #1,#2.
(Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - "Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGTS)")
3.
Remove the GPF (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb-ft)

4.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
•
When installing, replace with new gaskets.
Center Muffler
1.
Remove the center muffler (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb-ft)

2.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
•
When installing, replace with new gaskets.
Rear Muffler
1.
Remove the rear muffler (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb-ft)

2.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
•
When installing, replace with new gaskets.
Muffler Components and components location
Components 1. Front muffler 2. GPF 3. Center muffler 4. Rear muffler 5. Gasket 6. Hanger ...

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