Tom's TDCi Titanium X...

[Toms306]

Sooo, today was the DPF change! Not an ideal for it and lots of fails along the way lol. But meh, everyone likes pictures...especially when theres a turbo involved.

Soaking wet driveway and stand started sinking immediately so safety first lol 4 stands...



Remove the undertray T30 bolts





Check that this pipe is screwed in - cheap aftermarkets have welded pipes which would've been a pain!



Spray penetrating fluid on that and the down pipe nuts and anything else that might be seized.



Up top again now. Remove engine cover 10mm nuts





Next remove the airbox for access. It just pulls out but also has a rubber ring at the front and you'll need to remove the turbo and oil breather pipes.





Next the metal boost pipe needs removed. Hose clamps each end and a couple of 10mm bolts.





Next the fan needs removing - Haynes and mechanics have told me that the rad needs removing as well. Sod that lol, brute force got it out eventually!



This is the stupid lump of crossmember that completely ruins the excellent quick release design of the fan cowling!





Slightly more room!



Next remove the temp sensor. 19mm nut.



Pressure pipes -



Then the heatshield, 10mms

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All clear, finally see the DPF itself!



Remove the rear bolts - try not to round them or panic about them resulting in a forum whinge...



Half way through. The garage was clear before I started.





Remove V band clamp, and 10mm nuts securing DPF can. Remove the DPF...over halfway point now!



Checked the turbo for play, still fine, phew!



Swap lower pipe onto new DPF



Swap rear heatshield onto new DPF.



And put DPF back, tighten clamp and bolts. And that's as far as I got today! Hopefully finish tomorrow...