Change Car Rear Silencer Vauxhall Vivaro
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Vivaro Mk I 2001-2014 21
Vivaro Mk II 2015-2019 7
Vivaro Mk III 2019-2025 8
|
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| 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 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal | 0h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 0h30–1h30 |
| Align the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
What is a Vauxhall Vivaro 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 Vauxhall Vivaro 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 Vauxhall Vivaro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivaro Mk I 2001-2014 | 2001-2014 | 1.9 CDi Diesel (F9Q-762 (U7)), 1.9 CDTi Diesel (F9Q-760 (U7)), 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-720 (L7)), 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-820 (H8)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-780 (E7)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-782 (L7)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-784), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-786 (M7)),… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Vivaro Mk II 2015-2019 | 2015-2019 | 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-450 (LWU)), 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-450 (LWY)), 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-452 (LQI)), 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo Diesel (R9M-452 (LWY)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-408 (LWX)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-408 (LWZ)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (R9M-413 (LWX)) | Diesel |
| Vivaro Mk III 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 1.5 Turbo D 100 Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT)), 1.5 Turbo D 100 Diesel (DV5RUCD (YHR)), 1.5 Turbo D 120 Diesel (DV5RUC (YHV)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (DV6FCU (BHX)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (DV6FDU (BHS)), 1.6 CDTi Turbo Diesel (DV6FDU (BHV)), 2.0 CDTi 145 Diesel (DW10FDDU (EHS)), 2.0 CDTi 145 Turbo Di… | Diesel |