Change Car Rear Silencer BMW 5-Series
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Temps estimé | 0h45–2h30 |
|---|---|
| Coût estimé | ~75–250€ |
| Difficulté | Easy |
| Motorisations |
5-Series 1987-1997 3
5-Series 1996-2004 4
5-Series 2003-2011 6
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| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45–2h30 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45–2h30 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 1h30 |
| Renew the front silencer | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 1h30–2h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h30–2h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer | 0h30–0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h45–2h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h45–2h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h45–6h00 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal | 0h30–0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the centre and rear silencers | 2h00 |
| Renew the centre and rear silencers | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit the rear left silencer | 1h00–2h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear left silencer | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit the rear right silencer | 1h00 |
| Renew the rear right silencer | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit both rear silencers | 1h30 |
| Renew both rear silencers | 1h30 |
What is a BMW 5-Series 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 BMW 5-Series 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 BMW 5-Series 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 générations couvertes
| Génération | Période | Motorisations | Carburant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Series 1981-1988 | 1981-1988 | 524td Diesel (M21D24), 533i Gas (M30B32E), 535i Gas (M30B34) | Diesel, Gas |
| 5-Series 1987-1997 | 1987-1997 | 525i Gas (M20B25M), 525i, -ix Gas (M50B25), 535i Gas (M30B35M) | Gas |
| 5-Series 1996-2004 | 1996-2004 | 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25 (256S5)), 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28 (286S1)), 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU (286S2)), 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30 (306S3)) | Gas, LPG |
| 5-Series 2003-2011 | 2003-2011 | 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25), 525i, Xi LPG,Gas (N52B25A), 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30), 545i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B44A), 550i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B48B), M5, -LPG LPG,Gas (S85B50A) | Gas, LPG |