Change Car Rear Silencer Mercedes-Benz CLK
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 1h30–2h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~150–250£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Align the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 1h30–2h00 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 1h30–2h00 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the left silencer | 1h30 |
| Renew the left silencer | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the right silencer | 1h30 |
| Renew the right silencer | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit both silencers | 1h30 |
| Renew both silencers | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit both centre silencers | 2h30 |
| Renew both centre silencers | 2h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear left silencer | 2h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 1h30–2h30 |
| Renew the silencer | 1h30–2h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 1h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h30 |
What is a Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLK 1997-2002 | 1997-2002 | 200 Kompressor Cabriolet, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.956), 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.956), 230 Kompressor Cabriolet, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.982), 230 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.982), 55 AMG Cabriolet Petrol (113.984) | LPG, Petrol |
| CLK 2002-2009 | 2002-2009 | 200 Kompressor Petrol (271.942), 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.940), 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.955), 220 CDI Diesel (646.963), 220 CDI Diesel (646.966), 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.912), 270 CDI Diesel (612.967), 280, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.940), 320 CDI Diesel (64… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
