Change Car Rear Silencer Renault Twingo
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 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h45 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h45 |
| 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 | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h30–1h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear left silencer | 0h45 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30–0h30 |
| Renew the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30–0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Repair the front 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 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
What is a Renault Twingo 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 Twingo 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 Twingo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twingo I 1993-2007 | 1993-2007 | 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-702 (A7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-708 (C7)), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-703 (J7)), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-708 (F7)) | LPG, Petrol |
| Twingo II 2007-2014 | 2007-2014 | 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-770 (E7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-772 (J7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-800 (A8)), 1.2 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-780 (K7)), 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-740 (17)), 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-820 (P8)), 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-718 (W7)), 1… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Twingo III 2014-2025 | 2014-2025 | 0.9 TCe 110 Petrol (H4B-401 (C4)), 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-401 (C4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-451 (F4)), 0.9 TCe 95, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-453 (F4)), 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-403 (D4)), 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-413 (H4)), 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (H4D-400 (A4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B… | LPG, Petrol |