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

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Release the DPF differential pressure sensor.   Release the clip.

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Disconnect the DPF exhaust gas temperature sensor electrical connector.

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: Make sure that the exhaust system is supported with a suitable stand. Release the 6 exhaust hangers.

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

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:   Discard the gasket. Reposition the muffler and tailpipe assembly.   Remove the 3 nuts.   Remove the bracket.

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Remove the DPF front heat shield.   Remove the 3 bolts.

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Remove the DPF.   Remove the nut.

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:   Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only. Remove the DPF exhaust gas temperature sensor.   Release the wiring harness from the 2 clips.

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Install the DPF exhaust gas temperature sensor.   Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).   Secure the wiring harness in the clips.

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:   Do not fully tighten the clamp at this stage. Install the DPF.

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:   Install a new gasket. Secure the muffler and tailpipe assembly.   Install the bracket.   Tighten the nuts to 48 Nm (35 lb.ft).   Secure the exhaust hangers.

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

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

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Secure the DPF differential pressure sensor.

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Connect the DPF differential pressure sensor electrical connector.

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Connect the DPF exhaust gas temperature sensor electrical connector.