:  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.

. Disconnect the diesel particulate filter (DPF), differential pressure sensor electrical connector.



. Release the DPF differential pressure sensor.
  Release the clip.




. Disconnect the DPF exhaust gas temperature sensor electrical connector.



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  : Make sure that the exhaust system is supported with a suitable transmission stand.

Release the 6 exhaust hangers.



. Remove the DPF rear heat shield.
  Remove the 4 bolts.




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  Discard the gasket.

With assistance, remove the muffler and tailpipe assembly.
  Remove the 3 nuts.
  Remove the bracket.




. Remove the LH tail pipe.
  Using the special tool, cut the exhaust pipe at the marked position.




. Remove the RH tail pipe.
  Using the special tool, cut the exhaust pipe at the marked position.




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  Do not tighten the clamp at this stage.

Install the RH tail pipe to the muffler assembly.
  Clean the components.
  Install the clamp.

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  Do not tighten the clamp at this stage.

Install the LH tail pipe to the muffler assembly.
  Clean the components.
  Install the clamp.

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  Install a new gasket.

With assistance, install the muffler and tailpipe assembly.
  Install the bracket.
  Tighten the nuts to 48 Nm (35 lb.ft).
  Secure the exhaust hangers.

. Align both of the tail pipes and tighten the clamps to 48 Nm (35 lb.ft).

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

. Connect the DPF exhaust gas temperature sensor electrical connector.

. Secure the DPF differential pressure sensor.

. Connect the DPF differential pressure sensor electrical connector.