DPF removal, can't pull it out

Lexx.md · 04-16-2016, 07:51 PM

I am going to search forum but maybe somebody can point me directly what i am missing.

So i took out the SCR catalytic with pipes, but that DPF is not going out, it is very tight in there, and i couldn't find position to take it out.

It is nearly fit but definitely missing something.

335dsleeper · 04-16-2016, 08:11 PM

You need to raise the engine and remove the passengerside engine mount

BB_cuda · 04-16-2016, 08:46 PM

He meant the passenger mount and bracket

335dsleeper · 04-16-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BB_cuda

He meant the passenger mount and bracket

1+. Sorry for the confusion

BB_cuda · 04-16-2016, 09:45 PM

What now sucks for you is the loose DPF is in your way to get bracket off. We always leave DPF alone until bracket out of way.

Yozh · 04-17-2016, 12:15 AM

I think I remember correctly. Second time around I removed only the bracket, not the mount. Obviously, bracket needs to be unbolted from the mount. Bracket is a bit of a pita to put back on as bolts have to line up perfectly. For the middle bolt inside the mount, just lightly tape the edge of the bolt to the female torx socket to control it better going in. Wish they your make the DPF slightly smaller so it would slide past the bracket without the removal.

JOHNNYBRAVO1 · 04-17-2016, 07:30 AM

Jacking up the motor by the AC compressor a bit helps a lot. Bohl recommend that and worked great. Getting to the inside of the 4th bolt threw the hole of the mount/ Looks like an A arm was a PITA. I used air rachet and swivel joint. Once you get out the mount and bracket 02 and EGR sensors you'll have to wiggle wiggle wiggle it out.. 2nd person does help. Once out grab and cold Beer and chug.

Lexx.md · 04-17-2016, 07:37 AM

thanks! I was trying to avoid this but it seems it is the only way

will try this today.

HeatherM35d · 04-17-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexx.md

thanks! I was trying to avoid this but it seems it is the only way

will try this today.

You can pull the engine mount or pull the turbos, your pick..

Lexx.md · 04-17-2016, 12:54 PM

Fuc...ing bolt!

But i made it, DPF is out and now it is time to gut the exhaust.

JOHNNYBRAVO1 · 04-17-2016, 04:36 PM

Wasn't that bolt a pain, grrrr

GaryE30 · 04-18-2016, 07:53 AM

Not looking forward to this

Jay Carnes · 04-18-2016, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNNYBRAVO1

..... Once out grab and cold Beer and chug.

Solid advice right there!

JOHNNYBRAVO1 · 04-18-2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay Carnes

Solid advice right there!

Thanks Jay, got to try and stay positive on all the projects.. that DPF feed me at least a 12 pack

obardain · 04-18-2016, 02:56 PM

Lexx.md would you mine posting a few pic's,
pretty sure My DPF is clogged, all the indicators point to that, codes are telling me back pressures is two high, so its removal time, I will probably have it cleaned.
I assume your deleting yours? wont you have to do a remap to keep SES lights coming on?

HeatherM35d · 04-18-2016, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryE30

Not looking forward to this

It's really not that bad..

BB_cuda · 04-18-2016, 05:30 PM

Agree with Heather, not that bad once you have a plan of attack. I had to pull bracket again this last summer even though DPF was long gone and down pipe in its place. I had no trouble with pulling bracket the second time. One of my EGTs up front will need replacing if I go back in there again. The wrench flats got a little bit abused. I need to put that down on my next Husker order just to have it handy. I understand the two EGTs upfront are different part numbers so I need to be careful.

Gary, if you pull it. Please know that there are many here to talk you out of a tight spot.

Lexx.md · 04-21-2016, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obardain

Lexx.md would you mine posting a few pic's,
pretty sure My DPF is clogged, all the indicators point to that, codes are telling me back pressures is two high, so its removal time, I will probably have it cleaned.
I assume your deleting yours? wont you have to do a remap to keep SES lights coming on?

Unfortunately i didn't make pictures in the process of.

Here some aftermath

335dsleeper · 04-21-2016, 01:29 PM

^ hahaha your neighbors must love you. Lol

Hope you got everything back together fine.

Lexx.md · 04-21-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 335dsleeper

^ hahaha your neighbors must love you. Lol

Hope you got everything back together fine.

Yes they are, i am trying to be good with them.
But i don't have garage so ...

It is not back yet, i have to gut exhaust and DPF.

Lexx.md · 04-21-2016, 01:40 PM

It is not something unusual for my driveway.
Couple weeks ago it looked like this

As i had to replace whole suspension on my X5.

32valves · 04-21-2016, 03:03 PM

that cardboard looks soft, I have experience with that...

04-16-2016, 07:51 PM	#1
Lexx.md Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 291 Posts Drives: e90 335D Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	DPF removal, can't pull it out I am going to search forum but maybe somebody can point me directly what i am missing. So i took out the SCR catalytic with pipes, but that DPF is not going out, it is very tight in there, and i couldn't find position to take it out. It is nearly fit but definitely missing something.
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BB_cuda Brigadier General 765 Rep 3,557 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	What now sucks for you is the loose DPF is in your way to get bracket off. We always leave DPF alone until bracket out of way.
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04-17-2016, 12:15 AM	#6
Yozh Colonel 870 Rep 2,615 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wet Coast iTrader: (4)	I think I remember correctly. Second time around I removed only the bracket, not the mount. Obviously, bracket needs to be unbolted from the mount. Bracket is a bit of a pita to put back on as bolts have to line up perfectly. For the middle bolt inside the mount, just lightly tape the edge of the bolt to the female torx socket to control it better going in. Wish they your make the DPF slightly smaller so it would slide past the bracket without the removal.
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JOHNNYBRAVO1 NY BRAVEST 47 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2010 Monaco blue, 335D Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND iTrader: (0)	Jacking up the motor by the AC compressor a bit helps a lot. Bohl recommend that and worked great. Getting to the inside of the 4th bolt threw the hole of the mount/ Looks like an A arm was a PITA. I used air rachet and swivel joint. Once you get out the mount and bracket 02 and EGR sensors you'll have to wiggle wiggle wiggle it out.. 2nd person does help. Once out grab and cold Beer and chug.
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Lexx.md Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 291 Posts Drives: e90 335D Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	thanks! I was trying to avoid this but it seems it is the only way will try this today.
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Lexx.md Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 291 Posts Drives: e90 335D Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Fuc...ing bolt! But i made it, DPF is out and now it is time to gut the exhaust.
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JOHNNYBRAVO1 NY BRAVEST 47 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2010 Monaco blue, 335D Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND iTrader: (0)	Wasn't that bolt a pain, grrrr
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obardain Enlisted Member 34 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 AY Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: St Louis iTrader: (0)	Lexx.md would you mine posting a few pic's, pretty sure My DPF is clogged, all the indicators point to that, codes are telling me back pressures is two high, so its removal time, I will probably have it cleaned. I assume your deleting yours? wont you have to do a remap to keep SES lights coming on?
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04-18-2016, 05:30 PM	#17
BB_cuda Brigadier General 765 Rep 3,557 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	Agree with Heather, not that bad once you have a plan of attack. I had to pull bracket again this last summer even though DPF was long gone and down pipe in its place. I had no trouble with pulling bracket the second time. One of my EGTs up front will need replacing if I go back in there again. The wrench flats got a little bit abused. I need to put that down on my next Husker order just to have it handy. I understand the two EGTs upfront are different part numbers so I need to be careful. Gary, if you pull it. Please know that there are many here to talk you out of a tight spot.
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335dsleeper Banned 389 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: 09' 335d 10'35D Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Suffolk, va iTrader: (0)	^ hahaha your neighbors must love you. Lol Hope you got everything back together fine.
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32valves Captain 109 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 2011 335d sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: DC area iTrader: (0)	that cardboard looks soft, I have experience with that...
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