:	Oct 18, 2007

: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Remove the exhaust system.

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Remove the diesel particulate filter (DPF) heat shield.   Remove the 3 bolts.

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Remove the catalytic converter.   Remove the nut.   Remove and discard the clamp.

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:   Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only. Remove the catalytic converter temperature sensors.

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Install the catalytic converter temperature sensors.   Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).

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: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. :   Do not fully tighten the clamp at this stage. Install the catalytic converter.   Install a new clamp.

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Install the exhaust system.

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Install the DPF heat shield.   Tighten the 2 bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).