Change Car Rear Silencer Mazda 626
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Temps estimé | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Coût estimé | ~75–150€ |
| Difficulté | Easy |
| Motorisations |
626 1987-1992 1
626 1992-1997 2
626 1997-2003 1
|
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h45 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the front silencer | 0h30–0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h45 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h00 |
| 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 | 0h45–1h00 |
| 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 |
| Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the front silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the main silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer bracket | 0h30 |
What is a Mazda 626 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 626 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 626 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.
4 générations couvertes
| Génération | Période | Motorisations | Carburant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 626 1983-1987 | 1983-1987 | 2.0 8V Gas (FE), 2.0i 8V GT Gas (FE) | Gas |
| 626 1987-1992 | 1987-1992 | 2.2 12V SOHC Turbo Gas (F2), 2.2i 12V Gas (F2) | Gas |
| 626 1992-1997 | 1992-1997 | 2.0i 16V Gas (FS), 2.5i V6 24V Xerxes Gas (KL) | Gas |
| 626 1997-2003 | 1997-2003 | 2.0 16V Gas (FS), 2.0 HP Gas (FS), 2.5 Gas (KL) | Gas |