Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Particulate Filter & Gasket

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Install a NEW gasket (2) onto the exhaust particulate filter studs.
Install the exhaust particulate filter (1) to the catalytic converter.

Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Insulators

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Install the exhaust particulate filter hangers to the exhaust insulators (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Particulate Filter Nuts

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the exhaust particulate filter to catalytic converter nuts (1) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Install the exhaust pressure differential sensor pipe. Refer to Exhaust Pressure Differential Sensor Pipe Replacement (Pickup) or Exhaust Pressure Differential Sensor Pipe Replacement (Cab/Chassis) .
Install the exhaust temperature sensors. Refer to Exhaust Temperature Sensor Replacement - Position 1 and Exhaust Temperature Sensor Replacement - Position 2 .
Using a scan tool, perform the DPF Reset For Replace DPF.