Change Car Rear Silencer Nissan Micra

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150£
Estimated time 0h30–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–150£
Difficulty Easy
Repair the silencer* 1h30
Remove/refit the front silencer 0h45
Renew the front silencer 1h00
Repair the front silencer 0h30
Align the front silencer 0h30
Remove/refit the main silencer 0h45
Renew the main silencer 0h45–1h00
Repair the main silencer 0h30
Align the main silencer* 0h30
Difficult main silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer 0h30–1h30
Renew the rear silencer 0h30–1h30
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
Renew the silencer 0h30–1h30
Remove/refit the silencer 0h30–1h30
Repair the front silencer* 1h30
Align the front silencer* 0h30
Difficult rear silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the rear left silencer 0h30
Renew the centre silencer 0h45
Remove/refit the centre silencer 0h45
Repair the main silencer* 1h30
Repair the rear silencer* 1h30

What is a Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra 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.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Micra 1982-1992 1982-1992 1.0 8V Petrol (MA10) Petrol
Micra 1992-2002 1992-2002 1.0 16V DOHC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (CG10DE), 1.0 16V DOHC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (CG10DE), 1.3 16V DOHC Petrol (CG13DE), 1.4 16V Petrol (CGA3DE) LPG, Petrol
Micra 2002-2019 2002-2019 1.0 16V Petrol (CR10DE), 1.2 16V Petrol (CR12DE), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (CR12DE), 1.4 16V Petrol (CR14DE), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-274), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-276), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-704), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-722), 1.6 16V SR Petrol (HR16DE) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Micra 2016-2025 2016-2025 0.9 IG-T Petrol (HR09DET (H4B)), 1.0 12V DiG-T Petrol (HR10DDT (H5D)), 1.0 12V Petrol (BR10DE (B4D)), 1.0 IG-T 100 Petrol (HR10DET (H4D)), 1.0 IG-T 92 LPG,Petrol (HR10DET (H4D)), 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Micra CC 2010-2025 2010-2025 1.2 12V DiG-S Petrol (HR12DDR), 1.2 12V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HR12DE) LPG, Petrol

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