Change Car Rear Silencer Honda Civic
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Temps estimé | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Coût estimé | ~50–150€ |
| Difficulté | Easy |
| Motorisations |
Civic IV 1988-1993 2
Civic IX 2012-2016 2
Civic V 1991-1995 4
Civic VI 1995-2001 5
Civic VII 2000-2006 3
Civic VIII 2006-2012 3
|
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h45 |
| Align the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Align the main silencer | 0h30–0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h30–1h00 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h30–1h00 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal | 0h30–0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer trim | 0h30–0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer trim | 0h30–0h30 |
| Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30–0h30 |
| Renew the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer | 0h45 |
| Remove/refit both centre silencers | 0h45–1h00 |
| Remove/refit the rear left silencer | 0h45 |
| Renew the centre silencer | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit the centre silencer | 1h00 |
What is a Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic 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.
9 générations couvertes
| Génération | Période | Motorisations | Carburant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic I 1973-1980 | 1973-1980 | 1.2 8V Gas (EB1), 1.2 8V Gas (EB2), 1.2 8V Gas (EB3), 1.5 8V Gas (ED1), 1.5 8V Gas (ED2), 1.5 8V Gas (ED3), 1.5 8V Gas (ED4) | Gas |
| Civic II 1980-1983 | 1980-1983 | 1.3 8V Gas (EN1), 1.5 16V Gas (EM1) | Gas |
| Civic III 1984-1987 | 1984-1987 | 1.3 12V Gas (EV2 (D13A2)), 1.5 12V Gas (EW1), 1.5 8V Gas (EW2), 1.5 GT 12V Gas (EW3), 1.5 GTi 12V Gas (EW4) | Gas |
| Civic IV 1988-1993 | 1988-1993 | 1.5 16V Gas (D15B2), 1.6i 16V CAT Gas (D16A6), 1.6i 16V Gas (D16A7) | Gas |
| Civic IX 2012-2016 | 2012-2016 | 1.8 16V CNG CNG (R18A9), 1.8 16V i-VTEC Bioethanol (E85),Gas (R18Z1), 1.8 16V i-VTEC Gas (R18Z4), 2.4 16V Gas (K24Z7) | Bioethanol (E85), CNG, Gas |
| Civic V 1991-1995 | 1991-1995 | 1.5 8V Gas (D15B8), 1.5i 16V Gas (D15B2), 1.5i 16V Gas (D15B7), 1.5i 16V VEi Gas (D15Z1), 1.6i 16V VTEC Gas (D16Z6) | Gas |
| Civic VI 1995-2001 | 1995-2001 | 1.5i 16V VE Gas (D15Z3), 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Gas (D16B5), 1.6 16V VTi Gas (B16A2), 1.6i 16V ES Gas (D16Y5), 1.6i 16V LS Gas (D16Y7), 1.6i 16V SR Gas (D16Y8) | CNG, Gas |
| Civic VII 2000-2006 | 2000-2006 | 1.3 8V IMA e:Hev Electricity,Gas (LDA1 (MF3)), 1.7 16V CNG,Gas (D17A7), 1.7 16V Gas (D17A1), 1.7 16V Gas (D17A6), 1.7 16V VTEC Gas (D17A2), 2.0 16V i-VTEC Gas (K20A3) | CNG, Electricity, Gas |
| Civic VIII 2006-2012 | 2006-2012 | 1.3 8V IMA e:Hev Electricity,Gas (LDA2 (MF5)), 1.8 16V CNG CNG (R18A4), 1.8S 16V Bioethanol (E85),Gas (R18A1), 1.8S 16V Gas (R18A2), 2.0S 16V Gas (K20Z3) | Bioethanol (E85), CNG, Electricity, Gas |