Change Car Rear Silencer Toyota Celica

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h45–1h30 ~75–150$
Time Estimate 0h45–1h30
Cost Estimate ~75–150$
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Celica V 1990-1994 3
  • 1.6i 16V Gas (4A-FE)
  • 2.0i 16V Turbo 4WD Gas (3S-GTE)
  • 2.2i 16V GTi Gas (5S-FE)
Celica VI 1994-1999 2
  • 1.8i Gas (7A-FE)
  • 2.2i Gas (5S-FE)
Repair the silencer* 1h30
Remove/refit the front silencer 0h45
Renew the front silencer 1h30
Repair the front silencer 0h45
Align the front silencer 0h30
Remove/refit the main silencer 0h45–1h00
Renew the main silencer 1h00–1h30
Repair the main silencer 0h30
Align the main silencer 0h30–0h30
Difficult main silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer 0h45
Renew the rear silencer 0h45–1h30
Repair the rear silencer 0h30
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* 0h30
Difficult rear silencer removal 0h30–0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer trim 0h30
Renew the rear silencer trim 0h30
Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket 0h45
Renew the exhaust pipe bracket 0h45
Remove/refit the silencer 0h45
Renew the silencer 0h45
Repair the front silencer* 1h30
Align the front silencer* 0h30

What is a Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica 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.

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5 generations covered

Generation Years Vehicles Fuel
Celica II 1977-1981 1977-1981 2.8 Gas (5M-E) Gas
Celica III 1981-1985 1981-1985 2.4 Gas (22R), 2.4 Gas (22R-EC), 2.8 Gas (5M-GE) Gas
Celica IV 1985-1992 1985-1992 2.0 Gas (2S-ELC), 2.0 Gas (3S-FE), 2.0 Gas (3S-GELC), 2.0 Gas (3S-GTE) Gas
Celica V 1990-1994 1990-1994 1.6i 16V Gas (4A-FE), 2.0i 16V Turbo 4WD Gas (3S-GTE), 2.2i 16V GTi Gas (5S-FE) Gas
Celica VI 1994-1999 1994-1999 1.8i Gas (7A-FE), 2.2i Gas (5S-FE) Gas

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