Change Car Rear Silencer Hyundai Excel

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 1h30 ~150$
Time Estimate 1h30
Cost Estimate ~150$
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Excel 1989-1995 1
  • 1.5i Gas (G4DJ)
Repair the silencer* 1h30
Repair the front silencer* 1h30
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
Renew the rear silencer 0h30
Repair the rear silencer 0h30
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* 0h30
Difficult rear silencer removal 0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer trim 0h30
Renew the rear silencer trim 0h30

What is a Hyundai Excel 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 Hyundai Excel 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 Hyundai Excel 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.

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2 generations covered

Generation Years Vehicles Fuel
Excel 1985-1995 1985-1995 1.5 Gas (G15B) Gas
Excel 1989-1995 1989-1995 1.5i Gas (G4DJ) Gas

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