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Change Car Rear Silencer Renault Megane

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h45–3h00 ~75–300£
Estimated time 0h45–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–300£
Difficulty Easy
Remove/refit the silencer 0h45–3h00
Repair the silencer* 1h30
Remove/refit the front silencer 0h45–2h30
Renew the front silencer 0h45–3h00
Repair the front silencer 0h30
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 0h45–2h00
Renew the rear silencer 0h45–2h00
Remove/refit the rear left silencer 0h45
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 front silencer bracket 0h30–0h30
Renew the front silencer bracket 0h30–0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer bracket 0h30–0h30
Renew the rear silencer bracket 0h30–0h30
Renew the silencer 0h45–3h00
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer 0h30
Repair the front silencer* 0h45–1h30
Align the front silencer* 0h30–0h30
Align the main silencer 0h30
Repair the main silencer* 1h30
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 silencer Standard suspension 1h00
Remove/refit the rear silencer Sport suspension 3h00
Renew the rear silencer Sport suspension 3h00
Renew the rear silencer Standard suspension 1h00
Remove/refit the main silencer 1h00–1h30
Renew the main silencer 1h00–1h30
Repair the rear silencer* 1h30
Renew the centre silencer 1h30
Remove/refit the centre silencer 1h30

What is a Renault Megane 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 Megane 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 Megane 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.

4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Megane I 1996-2003 1996-2003 1.4 Petrol (E7J-764 (37)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-700 (A7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-701 (B7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-706), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-708 (A7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-709 (B7)), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-704 (A7)), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-712), 1.6 LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-7… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Megane II 2002-2010 2002-2010 1.4 16V Petrol (K4J-732 (F7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-730 (D7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-740 (D7)), 1.5 dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-728 (F7)), 1.5 dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-729 (H7)), 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-732 (P7)), 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-734 (77)), 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Megane III 2008-2017 2008-2017 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-404 (B4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-405 (E4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-412 (G4)), 1.4 16V TCe 130, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4J-700 (A7)), 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-832 (G8)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Megane IV 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.0 TCe 115 Petrol (H5D-490 (C4)), 1.2 TCe 100 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 130, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.3 TCe 100 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-… Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol