Hyundai Tucson: Intake And Exhaust System / Muffler Repair procedures
Front Muffler
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Disconnect the front oxygen sensor connector (A) and then remove it from the bracket. 
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Remove the front muffler (B).
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
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When installing, replace with new gaskets. |
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Install in the revers order of removal. |
Center Muffler
| 1. |
Remove the heated oxygen sensor (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ lb-ft)
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Remove the catalytic converter and the center muffler (B).
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
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When installing, replace with new gaskets. |
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Install in the revers order of removal. |
Main Muffler
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Remove the main muffler (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
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Install in the revers order of removal. |
Replacement procedure of center muffler using clamp
Under warranty : Replace the center muffler assembly.
Out of warranty : It is available to replace the center muffler as the procedure below.
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Check that the clamping part of the center muffler assembly is damaged or deformed.
If the muffler is too corroded to clamp, replace the center muffler assembly. 
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Record the gap (A, B, C, D, E, F) between the tail pipe (or tail trim) and the rear bumper.
[Pipe type] 
[Trim type] 
[Bumper-integrated trim type] 
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Remove the catalytic converter & center muffler (A). 
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| 4. |
Cut the center muffler as the instruction below.
[With dent]
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Cut the front dent of the muffler. 
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[Without dent]
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Cut the muffler by reffering to the front dent of A/S muffler as shown in the image below. 
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[A/S muffler]
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Cut the rear dent of the A/S muffler. 
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To prevent a leak, remove the rust on the clamping part or the burr on the cutting part. |
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Cut the pipe vertically. |
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Pipe cutter available to cut the pipe vertically. |

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Use a hacksaw as the procedure below, if a pipe cutter is unavailable. |
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Mark the cutting position to cut the pipe vertically. 
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Cut the pipe along the marking line by using hacksaw. 
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Install the center muffler.
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Install the catalytic converter (A) and the center muffler (B) for A/S by tightening the nuts lightly, not completely. 
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When installing the muffler, replace the gasket with new one. |
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Put the clamp (A) between the cutting part of each pipe and tighten the clamp lightly, not completely. 
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Tighten the catalytic converter and the center muffler with specified torque.
Tightening torque :
39.2~58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9~43.4 lb-ft)
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Compare the gap between the tail pipe(or tail trim) and the
rear bumper with the record measured before removing the center muffler
assembly.
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If the tail pipe is installed differently compared to the
initial position, the bumper might be damaged by the pipe heat or
interfere between the tail pipe and the rear bumper. |
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Do not tighten the clamp at a time. Tighten the clamp nuts to the specified torque, by turns.
Tightening torque :
17.6~23.5 N.m (1.8 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.0~17.4lb-ft)
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Do not reuse the clamp that was tightened completely. It may cause leak to reuse the clamp that was tightened completely. |
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Components
1. Front muffler2. Catalytic converter & center muffler assembly3. Main muffler4. Gasket5. Hanger
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