Change Car Rear Silencer Lexus RX

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h45–1h30 ~75–150€
Temps estimé 0h45–1h30
Coût estimé ~75–150€
Difficulté Easy
Repair the silencer* 1h30
Repair the front silencer* 1h30
Align the front silencer* 0h30
Remove/refit the main silencer 1h30
Renew the main silencer 1h30
Repair the main silencer 0h30
Align the main silencer 0h30
Difficult main silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer 0h45
Renew the rear silencer 0h45
Repair the rear silencer 0h30
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* 0h30–0h45
Difficult rear silencer removal 0h30
Remove/refit the main silencer bracket 1h00
Renew the main silencer bracket 1h00
Remove/refit the rear silencer bracket 1h00
Renew the rear silencer bracket 1h00
Repair the main silencer* 0h30–1h30
Align the main silencer* 0h30
Repair the rear silencer* 0h30–1h30
Difficult rear silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the silencer 0h45–1h00
Renew the silencer 0h45–1h00
Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket 1h00
Renew the exhaust pipe bracket 1h00

What is a Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX 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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4 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
RX 1998-2003 1998-2003 300 Gas (1MZ-FE) Gas
RX 2003-2008 2003-2008 330 Gas (3MZ-FE), 350 Gas (2GR-FE) Gas
RX 2009-2015 2009-2015 350 Gas (2GR-FE) Gas
RX 2015-2022 2015-2022 350 Gas (2GR-FKS) Gas

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