Change Car Rear Silencer Mazda 6

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h45 ~75€
Temps estimé 0h45
Coût estimé ~75€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
6 2002-2008 1
  • 2.3 MZR 16V 4WD Gas (L3)
6 2007-2013 1
  • 2.5 MZR 16V Gas (L5)
Remove/refit the silencer 0h45
Renew the silencer 0h45
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* 1h30
Align the main silencer* 0h30
Difficult main silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the rear left silencer 0h30–0h45
Renew the rear left silencer 0h30–0h45
Remove/refit the rear right silencer 0h45
Renew the rear right silencer 0h45
Remove/refit both rear silencers 0h45–1h00
Renew both rear silencers 0h45–1h00
Repair the rear silencer 0h30
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* 0h45
Difficult rear silencer removal* 0h30
Repair the main silencer 0h30

What is a Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 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.

2 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
6 2002-2008 2002-2008 2.3 MZR 16V 4WD Gas (L3), 2.3 MZR 16V Gas (L3), 3.0 Gas (AJ) Gas
6 2007-2013 2007-2013 2.5 MZR 16V Gas (L5), 3.7 Gas (CA) Gas