Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (Chevrolet Captiva 1)

Removal/installation procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor connector 2.

3. Disconnect the diesel particulate filter (DPF) high pressure hoses.

4. Remove the diesel particulate filter (DPF) assembly.

Tighten

Tighten the diesel particulate filter (DPF) mounting nuts to 30 Nm (22.1 ft·lbs).

5. When replacing the diesel particulate filter (DPF), reset the Diesel Particulate filter (DPF) EEPROM values using the diagnostic instrument.

Recovery procedure

Caution! During the regeneration of the diesel particulate filter (DPF), the exhaust system becomes very hot. To avoid fire or damage, raise the vehicle on a lift and create an inaccessible area around the exhaust system.

1. Warm up the engine.

2. Perform a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration using a diagnostic tool.