Change Car Rear Silencer Fiat Panda
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h30–1h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–100£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Panda 1980-2003 12
Panda 2003-2012 10
Panda 2011-2025 13
|
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h30–1h00 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h30–1h00 |
| Remove/refit both silencers | 0h45 |
| Renew both silencers | 0h45 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h30–1h00 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h30–1h00 |
| Remove/refit the rear left silencer | 0h30–1h00 |
| Renew the rear left silencer | 0h30–1h00 |
| Remove/refit both rear silencers | 0h45 |
| Renew both rear silencers | 0h45 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h45 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h45 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
What is a Fiat Panda rear silencer?
The rear silencer (also called the back box or rear muffler) reduces exhaust noise to an acceptable level. It is located at the end of the exhaust line, after the catalytic converter, particulate filter (if fitted), and sometimes an intermediate silencer.
When should you change the Fiat Panda rear silencer?
No periodic replacement interval is specified. Carry out regular visual inspections for corrosion, holes, and deteriorated mounting rubbers. Signs that replacement is needed: louder exhaust noise, rattling from loose baffles, visible rust holes, exhaust fumes entering the cabin, or failure at the MOT/roadworthiness test.
Is it difficult to change the Fiat Panda rear silencer?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but may require effort if bolts and clamps are rusted. Key steps: raise the vehicle, apply penetrating oil to clamp bolts, remove the clamp connecting the silencer to the intermediate pipe, remove the mounting rubber hangers, fit the new silencer with new gasket/clamp, reattach mounting rubbers, check for leaks with engine running.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda 1980-2003 | 1980-2003 | 1000 8V 4x4 Petrol (156A2100), 1000 8V IE Petrol (141C2000), 1000 8V IE Petrol (156A2246), 1000 8V Petrol (156A2000), 1000 8V Petrol (156A3000), 1100 8V IE Petrol (176B2000), 1100 8V Selecta IE Petrol (156C046), 1100 8V Young Petrol (187A1000), 1300D 8V Diesel (156A5000), 34 8V … | Diesel, Petrol |
| Panda 2003-2012 | 2003-2012 | 1.1 8V Petrol (187A1000), 1.2 8V Natural Power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (169A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A1000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A5000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (188A8000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Panda 2011-2025 | 2011-2025 | 0.9 8V TwinAir 60 Petrol (312A6000), 0.9 8V TwinAir 65 Petrol (312A4000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Natural Power 85, -CNG CNG,Petrol (46337561), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 80 Petrol (312A5000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 85, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 90 Petrol (312A7000), 1.0 6… | 48V (MHEV), CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |