Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Particulate Filter Nuts

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Remove the exhaust temperature sensors. Refer to Exhaust Temperature Sensor Replacement - Position 1 and Exhaust Temperature Sensor Replacement - Position 2 .
Remove the exhaust pressure differential sensor pipe. Refer to Exhaust Pressure Differential Sensor Pipe Replacement (Pickup) or Exhaust Pressure Differential Sensor Pipe Replacement (Cab/Chassis) .
Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust particulate filter nuts (1).

Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Insulators

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Remove the exhaust particulate filter hangers from the exhaust insulators (1).

Fig 3: View Of Exhaust Particulate Filter & Gasket

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Remove the exhaust particulate filter (1).
Remove and discard the catalytic converter to particulate filter gasket (2).