Change Car Rear Silencer Renault Clio
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h45–3h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–300£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Clio I 1990-1999 24
Clio II 1998-2012 42
Clio III 2005-2013 23
Clio IV 2012-2019 26
Clio V 2019-2025 13
|
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45–3h00 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45–3h00 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| 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 both rear silencer trims | 0h30 |
| Renew both rear silencer trims | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear left silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h45–2h00 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h45–2h00 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 1h30–2h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h30–2h30 |
| Remove/refit the centre and rear silencers | 0h45 |
| Renew the centre and rear silencers | 1h30 |
| Align the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the main silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit both centre silencers | 1h00–1h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Renew both centre silencers | 1h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
What is a Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 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.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clio I 1990-1999 | 1990-1999 | 1.1 Petrol (C1E-700), 1.2i Petrol (D7F-730 (A7)), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-700), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-704), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-706), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-708), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-750), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-601), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-710), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-711), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-718), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-719),… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Clio II 1998-2012 | 1998-2012 | 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-722 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-746), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-720 (D7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-726 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-764), 1… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Clio III 2005-2013 | 2005-2013 | 1.2 16V Flex, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (D4F-742 (L7)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-764 (E7)), 1.2 16V TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-784 (H7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-786 (H7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-780 (G7)), 1.5 dCi 105 D… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Clio IV 2012-2019 | 2012-2019 | 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Clio V 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-460 (D4)), 1.0 TCe 100, LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 9… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol |