Change Car Rear Silencer Subaru Impreza

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150€
Temps estimé 0h30–1h30
Coût estimé ~50–150€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
Impreza II 2000-2007 4
  • 2.0 16V WRX Turbo Gas (EJ205)
  • 2.5 16V Gas (EJ251)
  • 2.5 16V WRX STi Gas (EJ257)
  • 2.5 16V WRX Turbo Gas (EJ255)
Impreza III 2007-2013 2
  • 2.5 WRX Gas (EJ255)
  • 2.5 WRX STi Gas (EJ257)
Impreza IV 2012-2017 2
  • 2.0 Gas (FB20)
  • WRX STi 2.5 Turbo Gas (EJ257)
Impreza V 2017-2025 1
  • 2.0i Gas (FB20)
Remove/refit the silencer 0h30
Renew the silencer 0h30
Repair the silencer* 1h30
Repair the front silencer* 1h30
Align the front silencer* 0h30
Repair the main silencer* 0h30–1h30
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* 0h30–1h30
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* 0h45
Difficult rear silencer removal* 0h30
Repair the main silencer 0h30
Repair the rear silencer 0h30
Remove/refit the rear left silencer 0h30
Renew the rear left silencer 0h30
Remove/refit the rear right silencer 0h30
Renew the rear right silencer 0h30
Remove/refit both rear silencers 0h45
Renew both rear silencers 0h45

What is a Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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.

5 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Impreza 1993-2001 1993-2001 1.8i 16V Gas (EJ18S), 2.2 Gas (EJ222) Gas
Impreza II 2000-2007 2000-2007 2.0 16V WRX Turbo Gas (EJ205), 2.5 16V Gas (EJ251), 2.5 16V Gas (EJ253), 2.5 16V WRX STi Gas (EJ257), 2.5 16V WRX Turbo Gas (EJ255) Gas
Impreza III 2007-2013 2007-2013 2.5 SOHC Gas (EJ253), 2.5 WRX Gas (EJ255), 2.5 WRX STi Gas (EJ257) Gas
Impreza IV 2012-2017 2012-2017 2.0 Gas (FB20), WRX STi 2.5 Turbo Gas (EJ257) Gas
Impreza V 2017-2025 2017-2025 2.0i Gas (FB20) Gas