Change Car Rear Silencer Toyota ProAce Verso
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
ProAce Verso 2013-2015 3
ProAce Verso 2016-2025 11
|
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h30–1h30 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| 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 main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer Manual transmission | 0h45 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer Automatic transmission | 0h45 |
| Renew the rear silencer Manual transmission | 0h45 |
| Renew the rear silencer Automatic transmission | 0h45 |
What is a Toyota ProAce Verso 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 Toyota ProAce Verso 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 Toyota ProAce Verso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProAce Verso 2013-2015 | 2013-2015 | 1.6 HDi Diesel (3WZ-FTV (DV6UC-9HM)), 2.0 HDi Diesel (4WZ-FHV (DW10CTED4-RHH)), 2.0 HDi Diesel (4WZ-FTV (DW10CD-AHZ)) | Diesel |
| ProAce Verso 2016-2025 | 2016-2025 | 1.5 D4d Diesel (5WZ (DV5RCF-YHT)), 1.5 D4d Diesel (5WZ-HV (DV5RC-YHZ)), 1.5 D4d Diesel (5WZ-HV (DV5RUC-YHV)), 1.5 D4d Diesel (5WZ-TV (DV5RUCD-YHR)), 1.6 D4d 8V Diesel (3WZ-HV (DV6FCU-BHX)), 1.6 D4d 8V Diesel (3WZ-TV (DV6FDU-BHS)), 1.6 D4d 8V Diesel (3WZ-TV (DV6FDU-BHV)), 2.0 D4d… | Diesel |
