Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF) Fiat Ducato

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30–1h00 ~50–100£
Estimated time 0h30–1h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–100£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Ducato 1994-2002 29
  • 10 1.9 D Diesel (DJY)
  • 10 1.9 TD Diesel (DHX)
  • 10 2.0 DS Diesel (230A2000)
  • 10 2.0 JTD Diesel (DW10UTD (RHV))
  • 10 2.0 TDS Diesel (230A3000)
  • 10 2.0 TDS E Diesel (230A4000)
  • 10 2.5 8V Diesel (8140.67)
  • 10 2.5 TDS Diesel (8140.47)
  • 10 2.5 TDS E Diesel (8140.47R)
  • 10 2.8 D Diesel (8140.63)
  • 10 2.8 JTD Diesel (8140.43S)
  • 10 2.8 TD id Diesel (8140.43)
  • 14 1.9 D Diesel (DJY)
  • 14 1.9 TD Diesel (DHX)
  • 14 2.0 TDS Diesel (230A3000)
  • 14 2.0 TDS E Diesel (230A4000)
  • 14 2.5 DS Diesel (8140.67)
  • 14 2.5 TDS Diesel (8140.47)
  • 14 2.5 TDS E Diesel (8140.47R)
  • 14 2.8 D Diesel (8140.63)
  • 14 2.8 JTD Diesel (8140.43S)
  • 14 2.8 TD id Diesel (8140.43)
  • Maxi 18 2.5 TDS Diesel (8140.47)
  • Maxi 2.0 TDS E Diesel (230A4000)
  • Maxi 2.5 DS Diesel (8140.67)
  • Maxi 2.5 TDS E Diesel (8140.47R)
  • Maxi 2.8 D Diesel (8140.63)
  • Maxi 2.8 JTD Diesel (8140.43S)
  • Maxi 2.8 TD id Diesel (8140.43)
Ducato 2001-2006 4
  • 2.0 JTD Diesel (DW10UTED (RHV))
  • 2.3 JTD Diesel (F1AE0481C)
  • 2.8 JTD Diesel (8140.43S)
  • 2.8 JTD Power Diesel (8140.43N)
Ducato 2006-2015 12
  • 2.0 MultiJet 115 Diesel (250A1000)
  • 2.2 MultiJet 100 Diesel (P22DTE (4HV))
  • 2.3 MultiJet 110 Diesel (F1AE3481G)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 120 Diesel (F1AE0481D)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AE0481N)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AE3481D)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AE3481D)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 150 Diesel (F1AE3481E)
  • 3.0 MultiJet 150 Diesel (F1CE3481N)
  • 3.0 MultiJet 160 Diesel (F1CE0481D)
  • 3.0 MultiJet 160 Diesel (F1CE3481M)
  • 3.0 MultiJet 180 Diesel (F1CE3481E)
Ducato 2015-2025 31
  • 2.0 MultiJet 115 Diesel (250A2000)
  • 2.2 H3-Power 120 Diesel (46349131)
  • 2.2 H3-Power 140 Diesel (46349131)
  • 2.2 H3-Power 160 Diesel (46348913)
  • 2.2 H3-Power 160 Diesel (46349131)
  • 2.2 H3-Power 180 Diesel (46348913)
  • 2.2 MultiJet 120 Diesel (46356294)
  • 2.2 MultiJet 120 Diesel (DW12RUE (4HA))
  • 2.2 MultiJet 140 Diesel (46356294)
  • 2.2 MultiJet 140 Diesel (DW12RUD (4HB))
  • 2.2 MultiJet 165 Diesel (DW12RUD (4HC))
  • 2.2 MultiJet 180 Diesel (46356723)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 110 Diesel (F1AE3481G)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 120 Diesel (F1AGL4114)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AGL4117)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AGL411A)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AGL411D)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AGL411M)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 140 Diesel (F1AGL4113)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 150 Diesel (F1AE3481E)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 150 Diesel (F1AGL411A)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 150 Diesel (F1AGL411C)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 160 Diesel (F1AGL4112)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 160 Diesel (F1AGL4115)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 160 Diesel (F1AGL4116)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 180 Diesel (F1AGL4111)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 180 Diesel (F1AGL4115)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 180 Diesel (F1AGL411A)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 180 Diesel (F1AGL411B)
  • 2.3 MultiJet 180 Diesel (F1AGL411C)
  • 3.0 MultiJet 180 Diesel (F1CE3481E)
Check the catalytic converter 0h30
Remove/refit the front catalytic converter 1h30
Renew the front catalytic converter 1h30
Remove/refit the catalytic converter 0h45–5h00
Renew the catalytic converter 0h45–5h00
Prepare the catalytic converter heat shield for installation* 0h45
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter 0h45–8h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter 0h45–8h00
Remove/refit the pre-catalytic converter 1h30–2h00
Renew the pre-catalytic converter 1h30–2h00
Renew the catalytic converter gasket 1h30–3h00
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter assembly 3h00–6h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter assembly 3h00–6h00
Remove/refit the AdBlue system control unit 0h45
Renew the AdBlue system control unit 0h45
Renew the diesel particulate filter fuel additive reservoir* 1h00
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter fuel additive reservoir* 1h00
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter fuel additive injector* 1h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter fuel additive injector* 1h30
Remove/refit the AdBlue tank control unit* 0h45
Remove/refit the AdBlue tank* 1h00
Renew the AdBlue tank control unit* 0h45
Renew the AdBlue tank* 1h00
Check/top up the diesel particulate filter fuel additive 0h30
Remove/refit the AdBlue tank 1h00
Renew the AdBlue tank 1h00
Remove/refit the AdBlue injector Secondary component 0h45
Remove/refit the AdBlue injector Main component 1h30
Renew the AdBlue injector Secondary component 0h45
Renew the AdBlue injector Main component 1h30

What is a Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato 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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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Ducato 1994-2002 1994-2002 10 1.9 D Diesel (DJY), 10 1.9 TD Diesel (DHX), 10 2.0 DS Diesel (230A2000), 10 2.0 IE Petrol (RFW), 10 2.0 JTD Diesel (DW10UTD (RHV)), 10 2.0 TDS Diesel (230A3000), 10 2.0 TDS E Diesel (230A4000), 10 2.5 8V Diesel (8140.67), 10 2.5 TDS Diesel (8140.47), 10 2.5 TDS E Diesel (8140… Diesel, Petrol
Ducato 2001-2006 2001-2006 2.0 BiPower CNG,Petrol (XU10J2U (RFL)), 2.0 G-power, -LPG LPG,Petrol (XU10J2U (RFL)), 2.0 JTD Diesel (DW10UTED (RHV)), 2.0 Petrol (XU10J2U (RFL)), 2.3 JTD Diesel (F1AE0481C), 2.8 JTD Diesel (8140.43S), 2.8 JTD Power Diesel (8140.43N) CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Ducato 2006-2015 2006-2015 2.0 MultiJet 115 Diesel (250A1000), 2.2 MultiJet 100 Diesel (P22DTE (4HV)), 2.3 MultiJet 110 Diesel (F1AE3481G), 2.3 MultiJet 120 Diesel (F1AE0481D), 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AE0481N), 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AE3481D), 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AE3481D), 2.3 MultiJet 150 D… CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Ducato 2015-2025 2015-2025 2.0 MultiJet 115 Diesel (250A2000), 2.2 H3-Power 120 Diesel (46349131), 2.2 H3-Power 140 Diesel (46349131), 2.2 H3-Power 160 Diesel (46348913), 2.2 H3-Power 160 Diesel (46349131), 2.2 H3-Power 180 Diesel (46348913), 2.2 H3-Power 180 Diesel (46349131), 2.2 MultiJet 120 Diesel (46… CNG, Diesel, Electricity

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