Change Car Rear Silencer Audi TT
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h45–2h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–200£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45–2h00 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45–2h00 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 1h30–2h00 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h30–2h00 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer | 0h30–0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear left silencer | 1h30 |
| Renew the rear left silencer | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear right silencer | 1h30 |
| Renew the rear right silencer | 1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the main silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer Coupe | 1h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer Coupe | 1h30 |
| Renew the centre silencer | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the centre silencer | 1h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer Convertible | 1h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer Convertible | 1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 1h30 |
| Renew the front silencer | 1h30 |
What is a Audi TT 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 Audi TT 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 Audi TT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT 1998-2006 | 1998-2006 | 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AJQ), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (APP), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (APX), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (ARY), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AUM), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AUQ), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (BAM), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (BEA), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (BFV), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (BVP),… | Petrol |
| TT 2006-2014 | 2006-2014 | 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDAA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBBB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFGB), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BPY), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BWA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CCTA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CCZA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CDLA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CDLB), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CDMA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CESA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CE… | Diesel, Petrol |
| TT 2015-2023 | 2015-2023 | 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CJSA), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CJSB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUNA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CHHC), 40 TFSI Petrol (DKZB), 40 TFSI Petrol (DNNB), 45 TFSI Petrol (DKTB), 45 TFSI Petrol (DNPA), RS (2.5 TFSI) Petrol (DAZA), RS (2.5 TFSI) Petrol (DNWA), S (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CJXF), S (2.0… | Diesel, Petrol |