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Diesel Particle Filter (DPF): Service and Repair






Particulate Filter with NOx Reduction Catalytic Converter Overview

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6362)






1 Exhaust Pressure Sensor 1 (G450)

• Bolted near the oil filler neck.

2 Heat Shield

• Replace if damaged.

3 Bolt

• 8 Nm

4 Bolt

• 4 Nm

5 Control Line

• Ensure the line is seated securely.

• From the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) housing.

6 Bolt

• 10 Nm

7 Shield

• Note the installed position.

8 Heated Oxygen Sensor (G39)

• 52 Nm

• Use the ring spanner 7-piece set (3337) to loosen and tighten.

• Lubricate the threads with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3) only, do not let the paste get into the slots on the oxygen sensor body.

9 Seal

• Always replace.

10 Clamp

• 7 Nm

• Always replace.

• Note the installed position, refer to => [ Clamps and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Installed Position ] Clamps and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Installed Position.

11 from the Turbocharger

12 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 4 (G648)

• 45 Nm

• Mark the installed position before removing.

• Coat only the threads with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3).

• Wire routing. Refer to => [ Exhaust System Component Wire Routing ] Description and Operation.

13 Seal

• Always replace.

• Installing, refer to => [ Installing the Seal Between the Exhaust Door Control Unit and NOx Reduction Catalytic Converter ] Exhaust Door Control Unit and Reduction Catalytic Converter Overview.

14 Clamp

• 7 Nm

• Always replace.

• Note the installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Clamp between the Exhaust Door Control Unit and NOx Reduction Catalytic Converter ] Exhaust Door Control Unit and Reduction Catalytic Converter Overview.

15 to the Exhaust Door Control Unit (J883)

16 Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter (G130)

• 52 Nm

• Use the ring spanner 7-piece set (3337) to loosen and tighten.

• Lubricate the threads with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3) only, do not let the paste get into the slots on the oxygen sensor body.

• Wire routing. Refer to => [ Exhaust System Component Wire Routing ] Description and Operation.

17 NOx Reduction Catalytic Converter


The coupling elements between the particulate filter and NOx reduction catalytic converter can be damaged. When removing and installing:

• Do not bend the coupling element more than 10°.

• Do not stretch the coupling element.

• Do not damage the wire mesh on the coupling element.

• Use the transportation lock (T10404) to secure the unlocking element from over bending.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Particulate Filter with NOx Reduction Catalytic Converter ] Service and Repair.

18 Clamp

• 7 Nm

• Always replace.

• Note the installed position, refer to => [ Clamps and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Installed Position ] Clamps and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Installed Position.

19 Seal

• Always replace.

20 Bolt

• 25 Nm

21 Suspended Mount

• Install without tension.

22 from the EGR Filter

23 Clamp

• 3.5 Nm

• Always replace.

• Note the installed position, refer to => [ Clamps and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Installed Position ] Clamps and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Installed Position.

24 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 2 (G448)

• 45 Nm

• Note the installed position, refer to => [ Clamps and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Installed Position ] Clamps and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Installed Position.

• Coat only the threads with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3).

25 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 3 (G495)

• 45 Nm

• Note the installed position, refer to => [ Clamps and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Installed Position ] Clamps and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Installed Position.

• Coat only the threads with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3).

26 Nut

• 23 Nm

27 Nut

• 23 Nm

28 Bracket

• Note the installed position.

• For the particulate filter.

• Fastened to the cylinder block.

• Install without tension.

29 Particulate Filter


The coupling elements between the particulate filter and NOx reduction catalytic converter can be damaged. When removing and installing:

• Do not bend the coupling element more than 10°.

• Do not stretch the coupling element.

• Do not damage the wire mesh on the coupling element.

• Use the transportation lock (T10404) to secure the unlocking element from over bending.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Particulate Filter with NOx Reduction Catalytic Converter ] Service and Repair.

• After replacing, set the soot load measurement adaptation to "0". Refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

30 Control Line

• 45 Nm

• Do not change the angles of the control line.

• Install without tension.

31 Bolt

• 9 Nm

32 Bracket

• For the control line.

• Install without tension.

33 Bracket

• Note the installed position.

• For the particulate filter.

• Fastened to the cylinder head.

• Install without tension.

34 Bolt

• 23 Nm

35 Differential Pressure Sensor (G505)

• Bolted to the auxiliary fuel pump bracket.