Removal-3.0L Diesel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) |
| 2 - DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE PORTS |
| 3 - EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSORS |
| 4 - OXYGEN SENSORS |
| 5 - MAIN CATALYST |
| 6 - PRE CATALYST |
WARNING:
The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very high. therefore, never work around or attempt to service any part of the exhaust system until it is cooled. Special care should be taken when working near the catalytic converter. The temperature of the converter rises to a high level after a short period of engine operation time.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Disconnect differential pressure ports (2).
- Disconnect exhaust temperature sensors (3).
- Disconnect downstream oxygen sensor connectors (4).
1 - GASKET 2 - NUTS 3 - PRE CATALYST 4 - BOLTS 5 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) 6 - MAIN CATALYST 7 - BOLT - Remove exhaust from the diesel particulate filter (5).
- Remove mounting bolts (4) and (7).
- Remove the nuts from the down pipe (2).
- Remove the catalyst assembly.