Change Car Rear Silencer Dacia Logan
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h45–1h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–100£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| 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 | 0h45–1h00 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 1h00 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h00 |
| 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 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer Front-wheel drive | 1h00 |
| Renew the rear silencer Front-wheel drive | 1h00 |
| Renew the centre silencer | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit the centre silencer | 1h00 |
What is a Dacia Logan 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 Dacia Logan 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 Dacia Logan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan I 2005-2013 | 2005-2013 | 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-732 (F7)), 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-714 (A7)), 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG Petrol (K7J-710 (A7)), 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-790), 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-792 (K7)), 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-892 (E8)), 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-796), 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Logan II 2013-2020 | 2013-2020 | 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-400 (B4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-411 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 100 Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Logan III 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 1.0 ECO-G 100 LPG,Petrol (H4D-480), 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)) | LPG, Petrol |