Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF) Toyota Land Cruiser

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30–3h00 ~50–300£
Estimated time 0h30–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–300£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Land Cruiser 100 1998-2008 2
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE)
Land Cruiser 120/Prado 2002-2010 4
  • 3.0 D Diesel (1KZ-TE)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
Land Cruiser 150/Prado 2009-2025 4
  • 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV)
  • 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV)
  • 3.0 D-4D 173 Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 D-4D 190 Diesel (1KD-FTV)
Land Cruiser 200 2007-2021 3
  • 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV)
  • 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV)
  • 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV)
Land Cruiser 60 1980-1990 1
  • 4.0 TD Diesel (12H-T)
Land Cruiser 70 1984-2025 9
  • 2.4 D Diesel (2L)
  • 2.4 TD Diesel (2L-T)
  • 3.4 D Diesel (3B)
  • 3.4 TD Diesel (13B-T)
  • 3.5 D Diesel (1PZ)
  • 4.0 D Diesel (2H)
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T)
Land Cruiser 80 1990-1999 3
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FT)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T)
Land Cruiser 90/Prado 1995-2002 3
  • 3.0 D4-D Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-T)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-TE)
Check the catalytic converter 0h30
Remove/refit the catalytic converter 1h00–3h00
Renew the catalytic converter 1h00–3h00
Prepare the catalytic converter heat shield for installation* 0h45
Remove/refit the AdBlue tank 5h00
Renew the AdBlue tank 5h00
Remove/refit the left catalytic converter 1h30
Renew the left catalytic converter 1h30
Remove/refit the right catalytic converter 1h30
Renew the right catalytic converter 1h30
Remove/refit both catalytic converters 1h30
Renew both catalytic converters 1h30
Renew the catalytic converter gasket 1h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter 1h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter 1h30

What is a Toyota Land Cruiser particulate filter?

Diesel engines and direct-injection petrol engines produce soot particles. The particulate filter (DPF/GPF) traps these harmful particles as exhaust gases pass through its honeycomb structure. It is placed on the exhaust line after the catalytic converter.

How does the Toyota Land Cruiser particulate filter work?

As soot accumulates, the filter periodically burns off (regenerates) the trapped particles. Active regeneration raises exhaust temperatures to 550–600°C, burning soot to ash. This occurs every 300–500 km during normal motorway driving. Vehicles driven only on short urban trips may not regenerate properly, leading to blockage.

When should you change the Toyota Land Cruiser particulate filter?

The DPF is designed to last 150,000–250,000 km but depends on driving patterns. Signs of needed replacement: DPF warning light, engine in limp mode, excessive exhaust smoke, or diagnostic scan showing excessive back-pressure or failed regeneration cycles.

Can the Toyota Land Cruiser particulate filter be cleaned instead of replaced?

Yes, professional DPF cleaning can restore a blocked filter at a fraction of replacement cost. However, if the filter substrate is cracked, melted, or structurally damaged, replacement is the only option. Never use a DPF removal/delete service — it is illegal and will fail the MOT/emissions test.

Is it difficult to change the Toyota Land Cruiser particulate filter?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically straightforward but physically demanding due to the filter's location and weight. Key steps: raise the vehicle, disconnect pressure sensors, remove exhaust clamps/bolts, lower the old DPF, fit the new one with new gaskets, reconnect sensors, clear fault codes, perform a forced regeneration cycle.

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9 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Land Cruiser 100 1998-2008 1998-2008 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE), 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 120/Prado 2002-2010 2002-2010 3.0 D Diesel (1KZ-TE), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 4.0 V6 Petrol (1GR-FE), 4.0 V6 Petrol (1GR-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 150/Prado 2009-2025 2009-2025 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV), 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV), 3.0 D-4D 173 Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 D-4D 190 Diesel (1KD-FTV), 4.0 V6 VVT-i Petrol (1GR-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 200 2007-2021 2007-2021 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.6 V8 Petrol (1UR-FE), 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 40/55 1960-1988 1960-1988 3.9 Petrol (F), 4.0 D Diesel (2H) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 60 1980-1990 1980-1990 4.0 D Diesel (2H), 4.0 Petrol (3F-E), 4.0 TD Diesel (12H-T) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 70 1984-2025 1984-2025 2.4 D Diesel (2L), 2.4 Petrol (22R), 2.4 Petrol (22R-E), 2.4 TD Diesel (2L-T), 3.0 Turbo Diesel (1KZ-T), 3.4 D Diesel (3B), 3.4 TD Diesel (13B-T), 3.5 D Diesel (1PZ), 4.0 D Diesel (2H), 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 80 1990-1999 1990-1999 3.5 Petrol (1PZ), 4.0 MPI Petrol (3F-E), 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FT), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T), 4.5 Petrol (1FZ-F), 4.5i Petrol (1FZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 90/Prado 1995-2002 1995-2002 2.7 Petrol (3RZ-F), 2.7 Petrol (3RZ-FE), 3.0 D4-D Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-T), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-TE), 3.0 TD Petrol (1KZ-TE), 3.4 V6 Petrol (5VZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol

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