Hyundai Tiburon 1997–2001 Factory Service Manual Set
6,196 Pages • ZIP Download: 5 Printable PDFs • 265.14 MB
Hyundai Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Model & Model Code: Tiburon (RC)
Sub-models / Variants: G 2.0 DOHC (G4GF engine; M5BF1 manual transaxle; A4BF1 automatic transaxle)
Model Years: 1997–2001 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
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Additional Engine Sections: Elantra (RD), G 1.8 DOHC — engine mechanical information only
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Additional Automatic Transaxle Data: A4BF2 service-standard table
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Body Types: Front-hinged door, inner-hinged gas-lift tailgate
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Door Regulator System: Wire drum type
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Seat Belt Types: 3-point ELR (driver), 3-point CLR (passenger/rear)
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Windshield Glass Thickness: 5.0 mm (clear/tinted), 3.2 mm (shade band)
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Quarter Fixed Glass Thickness: 3.2 mm
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Hood Hinge Torque: 22–27 Nm (16–19.5 lb-ft)
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Tailgate Hinge Torque: 9–14 Nm (6.5–10 lb-ft)
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Door Hinge-to-Body Torque: 34–40 Nm (25–30 lb-ft)
Hyundai Manual Features & Selected Content Preview
| Publication | Pages |
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| 1997 service information: Tiburon (RC), G 2.0 DOHC, plus an Elantra (RD) G 1.8 DOHC engine section — Tiburon_1997.pdf | 1,262 |
| 1998-labeled service-information file: Tiburon (RC), G 2.0 DOHC chapters internally labeled 1997, plus an Elantra (RD) G 1.8 DOHC engine section labeled 1998 — Tiburon_1998.pdf | 1,268 |
| 1999 service information: Tiburon (RC), G 2.0 DOHC — Tiburon_1999.pdf | 1,185 |
| 2000 service information: Tiburon (RC), G 2.0 DOHC — Tiburon_2000.pdf | 1,227 |
| 2001 service information: Tiburon (RC), G 2.0 DOHC — Tiburon_2001.pdf | 1,254 |
The collection combines system-specific repair procedures with component drawings, diagnostic charts, and service specifications for planning and carrying out workshop work.
Coverage notes: The embedded Elantra engine chapters do not establish Tiburon 1.8 vehicle coverage. The 1998 filename should not be used by itself to select a year-specific Tiburon procedure. These files contain individual electrical circuits, but they are not a separate Electrical Troubleshooting Manual; several HVAC sections refer to ETM schematics for additional circuit detail.
PDF Search, Chapter Access, and File Contents
Text search and diagram detail: All five PDFs support text search in their service text and contain 14 chapter bookmarks each. Some tables and diagram labels are image-based and cannot be found through text search. Small connector pin numbers require zooming, and some diagram lettering is soft.
The ZIP contains five printable PDFs totaling 6,196 pages, assembled from separately paginated system sections. That total includes the additional Elantra engine chapters: 105 pages in the 1997 file and 111 pages in the 1998-labeled file.
Powertrain, Chassis, and Body Repair Coverage
The following highlights are selected contents, rather than a complete table of contents. Other topics include cruise-control diagnosis and heated-seat checks.
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Engine repair: Compression testing, engine-and-transaxle removal, cylinder-head and valve work, timing-belt service, lubrication-system repair, and cooling-system checks.
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Transaxle and clutch service: Automatic-transaxle stall and pressure tests, internal repair procedures, manual-transaxle disassembly, synchronizer inspection, and hydraulic clutch service.
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Fuel and emissions diagnosis: OBD-II trouble codes, MFI symptom charts, fuel-pressure testing, injector and sensor circuits, and evaporative-emissions checks.
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Brakes and chassis: ABS diagnosis, hydraulic bleeding, brake-component repair, steering-system checks, suspension service, wheel hubs, and front drive shafts.
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Body and trim: Glass replacement and sealing, door and tailgate alignment, interior trim removal, seat and belt service, and sunroof troubleshooting.
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Electrical and restraint systems: Starting and charging tests, ETACS, instruments, lighting, power windows and locks, wipers, airbag circuits, and SRSCM diagnosis.
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Heating and air conditioning: Refrigerant evacuation and charging, leak and performance tests, compressor checks, and heater, blower, and evaporator service.
The material is suited to technicians and experienced owners who understand workshop safety and can use scan tools, pressure gauges, pullers, presses, and system-specific service tools.
Engine and Transaxle Repair Depth
The Beta engine sections provide step-by-step procedures for cylinder-head disassembly, valve inspection, piston and connecting-rod work, crankshaft inspection, timing-system installation, and oil-pump service. Component-specific torque tables, clearances, and inspection limits accompany the procedures.
Automatic-transaxle information includes valve-body, clutch, geartrain, and differential work, with line- and reducing-pressure adjustments. The stall-test explanations connect test results with possible engine-output, torque-converter, or internal-clutch faults, helping distinguish the next diagnostic area before disassembly.
A4BF1 specifications and M5BF1 hydraulic-type manual-transaxle data appear in the earlier files. The 2001 automatic chapter also contains an A4BF2 service-standard table; that table should not be treated as proof that every automatic-transaxle procedure applies interchangeably.
Manual-transaxle sections extend to input and output shafts, the fifth-speed synchronizer, shift forks, and final checks. Section and hydraulic-position views support the automatic-transaxle material, while the Beta engine coolant-flow diagram explains the cooling-system layout.
Fuel, Electrical, and Restraint Diagnosis
MFI coverage combines ECM and injector checks with MAF, throttle-position, crankshaft-position, camshaft-position, oxygen, knock, and temperature-sensor diagnosis. Dedicated crankcase, evaporative, and exhaust-emissions chapters appear in the 1999–2001 files.
The 2001 material expands sensor-specific DTC diagnosis, scan-tool checks, SRS fault-isolation charts, and connector information. Included graphics range from individual MFI sensor/actuator circuits and ABS schematics to the A/T and key-lock circuit diagram and SRS diagnostic flowcharts with SRSCM connector pinouts.
Starting and charging sections include starter-motor testing and generator-circuit checks. These complement the body-electrical procedures rather than limiting electrical coverage to lights and accessories.
Chassis, Glass, and Interior Work
Chassis procedures cover master cylinders and calipers, rear disc and drum brakes, steering gear and oil pumps, EPS checks, struts, lower and trailing arms, suspension bushings, and wheel hubs.
The drive-shaft removal cautions explain how pulling on the shaft can damage the D.O.J. and how excessive pry-bar insertion can damage the transaxle oil seal. Steering/SRS cautions also identify clock-spring damage and loss of restraint-system operation as risks during steering-gear work.
Body chapters cover crash pads, consoles, interior panels, fenders, bumpers, and bonded quarter, windshield, and tailgate glass. Alignment information, upper- and rear-body dimensional drawings, and sunroof fault charts support body repair, including checks involving guide rails, motor-pinion engagement, drainage, and weather
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