Change Car Rear Silencer Kia Sportage

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150€
Temps estimé 0h30–1h30
Coût estimé ~50–150€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
Sportage 2004-2010 2
  • 2.0 16V CVVT Gas (G4GC)
  • 2.7 V6 Gas (G6BA)
Sportage 2010-2016 1
  • 2.4 MPI Gas (G4KE)
Sportage 2016-2022 1
  • 2.4 GDi Gas (G4KJ)
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* 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 0h30–0h45
Renew the rear silencer 0h30–0h45
Repair the rear silencer 0h30
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* 0h45
Difficult rear silencer removal* 0h30
Renew the centre silencer 0h30
Remove/refit the centre silencer 0h30
Repair the main silencer* 1h30
Repair the rear silencer* 1h30

What is a Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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.

Voir tous les produits compatibles →
Consultez le carnet d'entretien de votre Sportage →

3 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Sportage 2004-2010 2004-2010 2.0 16V CVVT Gas (G4GC), 2.7 V6 Gas (G6BA) Gas
Sportage 2010-2016 2010-2016 2.0 MPI Turbo Gas, 2.0 T-GDi Gas (G4KH), 2.4 MPI Gas (G4KE) Gas
Sportage 2016-2022 2016-2022 2.0 Turbo Gas (G4KH), 2.4 GDi Gas (G4KJ) Gas

Nos autres guides de réparation

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 0h45

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h30

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–0h30

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30

Change Car Clutch

Technical 11h00

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 1h30

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 0h45

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h45–1h00

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h30–0h45

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 0h30–2h00

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 4h00

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h00–3h30
Consultez le carnet d'entretien de votre Sportage →