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Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h30–0h45 ~50–75£
Estimated time 0h30–0h45
Estimated labour cost ~50–75£
Difficulty Easy
Remove/refit the silencer 0h30–0h45
Renew the silencer 0h30–0h45
Repair the silencer* 1h30
Repair the front silencer* 1h30
Align the front silencer* 0h30
Remove/refit both centre silencers 0h45
Repair the main silencer 0h30
Align the main silencer* 0h30
Difficult main silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer 0h45
Renew the rear silencer 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* 0h30–1h30
Repair the rear silencer* 0h30–1h30

What is a Honda Jazz 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 Honda Jazz 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 Honda Jazz 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
Jazz 2001-2008 2001-2008 1.2 DSi 8V Petrol (L12A1), 1.2 DSi 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (L12A4), 1.4 DSi 8V Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (L13A1), 1.4 DSi 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (L13A6) Bioethanol (E85), LPG, Petrol
Jazz 2008-2015 2008-2015 1.2 8V i-VTEC Petrol (L12B1), 1.2 8V i-VTEC, -LPG Petrol (L12B2), 1.3 8V i-VTEC Petrol (L13Z1), 1.3 8V i-VTEC Petrol (L13Z2), 1.3 8V IMA Electricity,Petrol (LDA3) Electricity, Petrol
Jazz 2014-2021 2014-2021 1.3 16V Petrol (L13B2), 1.5 16V Petrol (L15B3) Petrol