Change Car Rear Silencer Subaru Legacy

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150€
Temps estimé 0h30–1h30
Coût estimé ~50–150€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
Legacy 1989-1993 1
  • 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E)
Legacy 1994-1998 3
  • 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E)
  • 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E)
  • 2.5i 16V Gas (EJ25D)
Legacy 1998-2003 1
  • 2.5 16V Gas (EJ251)
Legacy 2004-2010 1
  • 2.5i Gas (EJ253)
Legacy 2008-2015 2
  • 2.5 SOHC Gas (EJ253)
  • 3.6 Gas (EZ36D)
Legacy B4 2014-2019 2
  • 2.5 Gas (FB25B)
  • 3.6 Gas (EZ36D)
Repair the silencer* 1h30
Repair the front silencer* 1h30
Align the front silencer* 0h30
Remove/refit the main silencer 0h30
Renew the main silencer 0h30
Repair the main silencer 0h30
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
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* 0h30–0h45
Difficult rear silencer removal 0h30
Remove/refit the left silencer 0h30
Renew the left silencer 0h30
Remove/refit the right silencer 0h30
Renew the right silencer 0h30
Remove/refit both silencers 0h45
Renew both silencers 0h45
Align the main silencer* 0h30
Difficult rear silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the silencer 0h30
Renew the 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
Repair the main silencer* 1h30
Repair the rear silencer* 1h30

What is a Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy 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 Legacy 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.

6 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Legacy 1989-1993 1989-1993 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E) Gas
Legacy 1994-1998 1994-1998 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E), 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E), 2.5i 16V Gas (EJ25D) Gas
Legacy 1998-2003 1998-2003 2.2 Gas (EJ22E), 2.5 16V Gas (EJ251), 2.5 16V Gas (EJ253) Gas
Legacy 2004-2010 2004-2010 2.5i Gas (EJ253), 2.5i Gas (EJ259) Gas
Legacy 2008-2015 2008-2015 2.5 SOHC Gas (EJ253), 3.6 Gas (EZ36D) Gas
Legacy B4 2014-2019 2014-2019 2.5 Gas (FB25B), 3.6 Gas (EZ36D) Gas