Change Car Rear Silencer Ford Galaxy
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Renew the main silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Remove/refit both centre silencers | 0h45–1h30 |
| 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 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit both rear silencer trims | 0h30 |
| Renew both rear silencer trims | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear left silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Renew the rear left silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Remove/refit the rear right silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Renew the rear right silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Remove/refit both rear silencers | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew both rear silencers | 0h45–1h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
What is a Ford Galaxy 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 Ford Galaxy 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 Ford Galaxy 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.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy 1995-2000 | 1995-2000 | 1.9 TDI (PDE) Diesel (ANU), 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG), 2.0 8V Petrol (NSE), 2.3 16V Petrol (Y5B) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Galaxy 2000-2006 | 2000-2006 | 1.9 TDI Diesel (ANU), 1.9 TDI Diesel (ASZ), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AUY), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BTB (ASZ1)), 2.0 8V Petrol (ZVSA), 2.3 16V Petrol (E5SA), 2.3 16V Petrol (E5SB), 2.8 VR6 Petrol (AYL) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Galaxy 2006-2015 | 2006-2015 | 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWA), 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWB), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WA), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WB), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FFWA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QYWA), 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWA), 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWB), 2.0 F… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol |
| Galaxy 2015-2025 | 2015-2025 | 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCJ), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCK), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCP), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CD), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CE), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CI), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CJ), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CL), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Galaxy 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 2.5 FHEV Electricity,Petrol (BGCA) | Electricity, Petrol |