Hyundai Kona Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Muffler Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
14steps
~84min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal and Installation

Front Muffler
  1. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Disconnect the rear oxygen sensor connector (A).
  4. Remove the front muffler heat shield (A).

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

  5. Remove the front muffler (A).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  8. Remove the No.1 and No.2 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGTS). (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGTS)")
  9. Remove the GPF (A).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  11. Remove the center muffler (A).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Remove the rear muffler (A).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
GPF Center Muffler Rear Muffler

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