Change Car Rear Silencer Opel Corsa

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h45–2h00 ~75–200£
Estimated time 0h45–2h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–200£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Corsa A 1982-1993 18
  • 1.0S Petrol (10S (LP5))
  • 1.2 Petrol (12NV)
  • 1.2i Petrol (C12NZ (L71))
  • 1.2N Petrol (12NC)
  • 1.2N Petrol (E12GV (OHV))
  • 1.2S Petrol (12S)
  • 1.2S Petrol (12ST (L84))
  • 1.3i Petrol (C13N)
  • 1.3N Petrol (13NB (OHC))
  • 1.3S Petrol (13SB (OHC))
  • 1.4 Petrol (14NV)
  • 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ (2H6))
  • 1.4i Petrol (C14SE (L48))
  • 1.5 D Diesel (4EC1 (15D))
  • 1.5 TD Diesel (T4EC1 (15TD))
  • 1.6 GSi Petrol (C16NZ)
  • 1.6 GSi Petrol (C16SE (L55))
  • 1.6 GSi Petrol (C16SEI (L55))
Corsa B 1993-2009 20
  • 1.0i 12V Petrol (X10XE)
  • 1.2i 16V Petrol (X12XE)
  • 1.2i Petrol (12NZ)
  • 1.2i Petrol (C12NZ (L71))
  • 1.2i Petrol (X12SZ (L71))
  • 1.4 Si Petrol (C14SE (L48))
  • 1.4i 16V Petrol (C14SEL)
  • 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14VE)
  • 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE (L95))
  • 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ (2H6))
  • 1.4i Petrol (X14SZ (2H6))
  • 1.5 D Diesel (4EC1 (15D))
  • 1.5 TD Diesel (T4EC1 (15TD))
  • 1.5 TD Diesel (X15DT (LM0))
  • 1.6i 16V Petrol (C16SEL)
  • 1.6i 16V Petrol (C16XE (L91))
  • 1.6i 16V Petrol (X16XE (L91))
  • 1.6i Petrol (C16SE)
  • 1.7 D Diesel (4EE1 (17D))
  • 1.7 D Diesel (4EE1 (X17D))
Corsa C 2001-2010 13
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XE (LW3))
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XEP (LJ4))
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP (LB4))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z12XE (LW4))
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT (LN9))
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE (L95))
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP (LJ2))
  • 1.6 CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG)
  • 1.6 MPFi Petrol (Z16SE)
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTH (LPZ))
  • 1.7 Di 16V Diesel (Y17DTL (LK8))
  • 1.7 DTi 16V Diesel (Y17DT (LR6))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XE (2H9))
Corsa D 2007-2014 24
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (A10XEP (LDB))
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XEP (LJ4))
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (A12XEL (LWD))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A12XER (LDC))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z12XEP (LB4))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTC (LDV))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTR (SPF))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (Z13DTE (LSF))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (Z13DTH (L4I))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (Z13DTJ (LDP))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (Z13DTR)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (A14XER (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NEL (LUH))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XEL (L2Z))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP (LJ2))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo OPC Petrol (A16LER (LDW))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo OPC Petrol (A16LES (LDW))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo OPC Petrol (B16LER (LDW))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo OPC Petrol (Z16LER (LDW))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16LEL (LNG))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (Z16LEL (LNG))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTS (LUD))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTR (LPL))
Corsa E 2015-2020 21
  • 1.0 12V Turbo 115 Petrol (B10XFT (LE1))
  • 1.0 12V Turbo 90 Petrol (B10XFL (LE1))
  • 1.0 12V Turbo 90 Petrol (D10XFL (LE1))
  • 1.0 12V Turbo 90 Petrol (F10XFL (LE1))
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (B12XEL (LDC))
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (B12XER (LDC))
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (D12XEL (LDC))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTC (LKV))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTE (LKU))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTE (LKU))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTR (LKU))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo LPG,Petrol (B14NEJ (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NEH (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D14NEH (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D14NEJ (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14XEJ (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14XEL (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14XER (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D14XEJ (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D14XEL (LDD))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo OPC Petrol (B16LER (LLU))
Corsa F 2019-2025 6
  • 1.2 75 Petrol (EB2FAD (HMH))
  • 1.2T 100 Petrol (EB2ADTD (HNK))
  • 1.2T 100 Petrol (EB2ADTDB (HNE))
  • 1.2T 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RD (YHY))
Repair the silencer* 1h30
Remove/refit the front silencer 1h30
Renew the front silencer 1h30
Repair the front silencer 0h30
Align the front silencer 0h30
Remove/refit the main silencer 0h30–1h30
Renew the main silencer 0h30–2h00
Repair the main silencer 0h30
Align the main silencer 0h30
Difficult main silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer 0h30–1h30
Renew the rear silencer 0h30–1h30
Repair the rear silencer 0h30–0h45
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* 0h30–0h45
Difficult rear silencer removal 0h30–0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer trim 0h30–0h30
Renew the rear silencer trim 0h30–0h30
Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket 0h30
Renew the exhaust pipe bracket 0h30
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer 0h45
Align the main silencer* 0h30
Remove/refit both rear silencer trims 0h30
Renew both rear silencer trims 0h30
Remove/refit the main silencer (follow-up work) 0h30
Repair the front silencer* 1h30
Align the front silencer* 0h30
Remove/refit the silencer 0h45–2h00
Renew the silencer 0h45–2h00
Repair the main silencer* 1h30
Repair the rear silencer* 1h30
Difficult rear silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the rear left silencer 0h30
Renew the rear left silencer 0h30
Remove/refit the rear right silencer 0h30
Renew the rear right silencer 0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer bracket 1h00
Renew the rear silencer bracket 1h00
Renew the centre silencer 1h00–2h00
Remove/refit the centre silencer 1h00–2h00

What is a Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa 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.

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6 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Corsa A 1982-1993 1982-1993 1.0S Petrol (10S (LP5)), 1.2 Petrol (12NV), 1.2i Petrol (C12NZ (L71)), 1.2N Petrol (12NC), 1.2N Petrol (E12GV (OHV)), 1.2S Petrol (12S), 1.2S Petrol (12ST (L84)), 1.3i Petrol (C13N), 1.3N Petrol (13NB (OHC)), 1.3S Petrol (13SB (OHC)), 1.4 Petrol (14NV), 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ (2H6))… Diesel, Petrol
Corsa B 1993-2009 1993-2009 1.0i 12V Petrol (X10XE), 1.2i 16V Petrol (X12XE), 1.2i Petrol (12NZ), 1.2i Petrol (C12NZ (L71)), 1.2i Petrol (X12SZ (L71)), 1.4 Si Petrol (C14SE (L48)), 1.4i 16V Petrol (C14SEL), 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14VE), 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE (L95)), 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ (2H6)), 1.4i Petrol (X14S… Diesel, Petrol
Corsa C 2001-2010 2001-2010 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XE (LW3)), 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XEP (LJ4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP (LB4)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z12XE (LW4)), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT (LN9)), 1.3 Di 16V Diesel (Y13DT), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE (L95)), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP (LJ2)), 1.6 CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16Y… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Corsa D 2007-2014 2007-2014 1.0 12V Petrol (A10XEP (LDB)), 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XEP (LJ4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (A12XEL (LWD)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A12XER (LDC)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z12XEP (LB4)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTC (LDV)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTR (SPF)), 1.3 CDTi… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Corsa E 2015-2020 2015-2020 1.0 12V Turbo 115 Petrol (B10XFT (LE1)), 1.0 12V Turbo 90 Petrol (B10XFL (LE1)), 1.0 12V Turbo 90 Petrol (D10XFL (LE1)), 1.0 12V Turbo 90 Petrol (F10XFL (LE1)), 1.2 16V Petrol (B12XEL (LDC)), 1.2 16V Petrol (B12XER (LDC)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D12XEL (LDC)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTC (… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Corsa F 2019-2025 2019-2025 1.2 75 Petrol (EB2FAD (HMH)), 1.2T 100 Petrol (EB2ADTD (HNK)), 1.2T 100 Petrol (EB2ADTDB (HNE)), 1.2T 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RD (YHY)) Diesel, Petrol

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