Change Car Rear Silencer Volkswagen Jetta
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Temps estimé | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Coût estimé | ~75–150€ |
| Difficulté | Easy |
| Motorisations |
Jetta II 1984-1992 6
Jetta V 2005-2010 9
Jetta VI 2009-2018 9
|
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Remove/refit both front silencers (follow-up work) | 0h30 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h30–1h30 |
| 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 rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer | 0h30–0h45 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Align the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit both rear silencer trims | 0h30 |
| Renew both rear silencer trims | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the exhaust pipe bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the centre silencer (follow-up work) | 0h30 |
| Renew the centre silencer (follow-up work) | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit both centre silencers | 0h45 |
| Renew both centre silencers | 0h45 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 0h30–1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 0h30–1h30 |
What is a Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta I 1979-1984 | 1979-1984 | 1.6 D Diesel (CR), 1.6 D Diesel (JK), 1.6 Gas (EJ), 1.6 Gas (EN), 1.6 TD Diesel (CY) | Diesel, Gas |
| Jetta II 1984-1992 | 1984-1992 | 1.6 D Diesel (1V), 1.6 D Diesel (ME), 1.6 TD Diesel (MF), 1.8 16V Gas (PL), 1.8 Gas (GX), 1.8 Gas (HT), 1.8 Gas (JH), 1.8 Gas (PF), 1.8 Gas (RD), 1.8 Gas (RV), 2.0 Gas (9A) | Diesel, Gas |
| Jetta IV 1998-2010 | 1998-2010 | 1.8 Gas (AWD), 1.8 Gas (AWP), 1.8 Gas (AWW), 1.9 TDI Diesel (ALH), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BEW), 2.0 Gas (AEG), 2.0 Gas (AVH), 2.0 Gas (AZG), 2.0 Gas (BBW), 2.0 Gas (BEV), 2.8 Gas (AFP), 2.8 Gas (BDF) | Diesel, Gas |
| Jetta V 2005-2010 | 2005-2010 | 1.9 TDI Diesel (BRM), 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CBDB), 2.0 Gas (BPY), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BKD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBEA), 2.0 TFSI Gas (AXX), 2.0 TFSI Gas (BWA), 2.0 TSI Gas (CAWB), 2.0 TSI Gas (CBFA), 2.0 TSI Gas (CCTA), 2.5 Gas (BGP), 2.5 Gas (BGQ), 2.5 Gas (CBTA), 2.5 Gas (CBUA) | Diesel, Gas |
| Jetta VI 2009-2018 | 2009-2018 | 1.4 TSI Gas (CZTA), 1.4 TSI Hybrid Electricity,Gas (CNLA+EAEA), 1.8 TFSI Gas (CPKA), 1.8 TSI Gas (CPRA), 2.0 8V Gas (CBPA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJAA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CVCA), 2.0 TFSI Gas (CPLA), 2.0 TFSI Gas (CPPA), 2.0 TSI Gas (CBFA), 2.0 TSI Gas (CCTA), 2.5 20V Gas (CBTA), 2.5 20V… | Diesel, Electricity, Gas |