Change Car Rear Silencer Renault Kangoo
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Remove/refit the centre and rear silencers | 1h00 |
| Renew the centre and rear silencers | 1h00 |
| 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 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer trim | 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 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Renew the front silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
What is a Renault Kangoo 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 Kangoo 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 Kangoo 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.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangoo I 1997-2018 | 1997-2018 | 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-730 (F7)), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-726 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-766), 1.4 8V 75 Petrol (E7J-635 (D6)), 1.4 8V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-700 (A7)), 1.4 8V… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Kangoo II 2008-2025 | 2008-2025 | 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-412 (G4)), 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-806 (D8)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-636 (A6)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-804 (C8)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Kangoo III 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 1.3 TCe 100 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4)), 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)), 1.5 Blue dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)), 1.5 Blue dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)) | Diesel, Petrol |
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