Change Car Rear Silencer Peugeot 2008
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 1h00–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~100–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Renew the silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 1h30–2h00 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h30–2h00 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
What is a Peugeot 2008 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 Peugeot 2008 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 Peugeot 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 2013-2019 | 2013-2019 | 1.2 PureTech Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP)), 1.2 PureTech Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.2 PureTech Petrol (EB2FA (HMR)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DT (HNZ)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTM (HNV)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY)), 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2 (HMZ)), 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2F (HMZ)), 1.4 8V HDi Diesel (DV4… | Diesel, Petrol |
| 2008 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 1.2 PureTech 100 Petrol (EB2ADTD (HNK)), 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.2 PureTech 155 Petrol (EB2ADTX (HNN)), 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Diesel (DV5RD (YHY)), 1.5 BlueHDi 110 Diesel (DV5RCE (YHS)), 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Diesel (DV5RUC (YHV)), 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)) | Diesel, Petrol |
