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).

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)

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)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	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)")

Remove the GPF (A).

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb-ft)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	When installing, replace with new gaskets.

Center Muffler

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)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	When installing, replace with new gaskets.

Rear Muffler

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)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	When installing, replace with new gaskets.

Components 1. Front muffler 2. GPF 3. Center muffler 4. Rear muffler 5. Gasket 6. Hanger ...

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Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2025 Service Manual: Specifications
Specification Items Joint type Outer side Inner side Front driveshaft GAMMA 1.6 Joint type BJ#24 CTJ#24 Max. permissible angle 46.5° ...