Change Car Rear Silencer Peugeot 3008
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 1h00–2h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~100–200£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
3008 2009-2016 16
3008 2016-2025 17
|
| Remove/refit the silencer | 1h00–2h00 |
| Renew the silencer | 1h00–2h00 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 0h30–1h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 0h30–1h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 1h30–2h00 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h30–2h00 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
What is a Peugeot 3008 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 Peugeot 3008 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 Peugeot 3008 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.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3008 2009-2016 | 2009-2016 | 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY)), 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHX)), 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHZ)), 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6C (9HD)), 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6C (9HR)), 1.6 HDiF Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HZ)), 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6CDT (5FV)), 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6DT (5FX)), 1.6 THP Petrol… | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
| 3008 2016-2025 | 2016-2025 | 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTSM (HNW)), 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)), 1.6 8V HDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHX)), 1.6 8V HDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHZ)), 1.6 8V HDi Diesel (DV6FD (BHY)), 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6FATDXD (5GF)), 1.6 THP … | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
