Change Car Rear Silencer Subaru Impreza
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Temps estimé | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Coût estimé | ~50–150€ |
| Difficulté | Easy |
| Motorisations |
Impreza II 2000-2007 4
Impreza III 2007-2013 2
Impreza IV 2012-2017 2
Impreza V 2017-2025 1
|
| 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 |