Change Car Rear Silencer Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–150£ |
| 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 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| 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 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the centre silencer | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the centre silencer | 1h30 |
What is a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Evoque 2010-2018 | 2010-2018 | 2.0 GTDi (Si4) Petrol (204PT), 2.0 I4 Petrol (PT204), 2.0 Petrol (PT204), 2.0 TD4 Diesel (204DTA), 2.0 TD4 Diesel (204DTD), SD4 (2.2D) Diesel (224DT), TD4 (2.2D) Diesel (224DT) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Range Rover Evoque 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | D150 (2.0 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (204DTD), D150 (2.0) Diesel (204DTD), D165 (2.0 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (204DTY), D165 (2.0) Diesel (204DTY), D180 (2.0 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (204DTD), D200 (2.0 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (204DTY), D240 (2.0 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (204DTA), P20… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
