Change Car Rear Silencer Renault Scenic
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Scenic II/Grand Scenic 2003-2010 30
Scenic III/Grand Scenic 2009-2016 24
Scenic IV/Grand Scenic 2016-2025 19
|
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| 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* | 1h30 |
| 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* | 0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Renew the main silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
What is a Renault Scenic 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 Scenic 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 Scenic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic II/Grand Scenic 2003-2010 | 2003-2010 | 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-722 (D7)), 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Scenic III/Grand Scenic 2009-2016 | 2009-2016 | 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-404 (B4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.4 16V TCe 130, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4J-700 (A7)), 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-832 (G8)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-656), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-636 (A6)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diese… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Scenic IV/Grand Scenic 2016-2025 | 2016-2025 | 1.2 TCe 115, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4)), 1.3 TCe 140, -LPG LPG,Pe… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |