:  Oct 18, 2007



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

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  Pre-catalytic converter exhaust gas temperature sensor shown, post catalytic converter and post diesel particulate filter (DPF) sensors similar.

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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.

. Remove the transmission undershield.
  Remove the 6 bolts.




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  Discard the gasket.

Release the catalytic converter.
  Remove and discard the 3 nuts.




. Loosen the catalytic converter to diesel particulate filter (DPF) clamp.



. Remove the exhaust gas temperature sensor electrical connector heat shield.
  Remove the bolt.




. Disconnect the exhaust gas temperature sensor electrical connector.



. Remove the exhaust gas temperature sensor.
  Reposition the catalytic converter.




. Install the exhaust gas temperature sensor.
  Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).

. Connect the exhaust gas temperature sensor electrical connector.

. Install the exhaust gas temperature sensor connector heat shield.
  Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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  Install a new gasket.

Secure the LH catalytic converter.
  Tighten the nuts to 48 Nm (35 lb.ft).

. Tighten the catalytic converter to DPF retaining clamp.
  Tighten the nut to 48 Nm (35 lb.ft).

. Install the transmission undershield.
  Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).