Change Car Rear Silencer Hyundai i30
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the main silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the centre silencer | 0h30–1h00 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
| Renew the centre silencer | 0h30–1h00 |
What is a Hyundai i30 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 Hyundai i30 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 Hyundai i30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i30 2007-2011 | 2007-2011 | 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4FA), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB-P), 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4EA) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| i30 2012-2018 | 2012-2018 | 1.4 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FC), 1.4 MPi 16V Petrol (G4FA), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ) | Diesel, Petrol |
| i30 2016-2025 | 2016-2025 | 1.0 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G3LF), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LC), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LE), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.4 T-GDi Petrol (G4LD), 1.5 MPI Petrol (G4LG), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 CRDi, -MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), N (2.0 T-GDi) Petrol (G4KH) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol |
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