Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF) Renault Kangoo

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30–11h00 ~50–1100£
Estimated time 0h30–11h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–1100£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Kangoo I 1997-2018 9
  • 1.5 dCi 60 Diesel (K9K-710 (C7))
  • 1.5 dCi 60 Diesel (K9K-716 (U7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-700 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-704 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-714 (V7))
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-702 (B7))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-718 (W7))
  • 1.9 dCi 85 4x4 Diesel (F9Q-790 (37))
  • 1.9 DTi 80 Diesel (F9Q-782 (R7))
Kangoo II 2008-2025 18
  • 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-806 (D8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-636 (A6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-804 (C8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-816 (J8))
  • 1.5 dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-800 (A8))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-802 (B8))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-608 (B6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-628 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-808 (E8))
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-802 (B8))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-608 (B6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-628 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-647 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel (K9K-808 (E8))
  • 1.5 dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
Kangoo III 2021-2025 3
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8))
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8))
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8))
Check the catalytic converter 0h30
Remove/refit the catalytic converter 0h45–11h00
Renew the catalytic converter 0h45–11h00
Prepare the catalytic converter heat shield for installation* 0h45
Remove/refit the pre-catalytic converter 2h30
Renew the pre-catalytic converter 2h30
Remove/refit the left catalytic converter 1h30
Remove/refit the catalytic converter With diesel particulate filter 3h00
Remove/refit the catalytic converter Without diesel particulate filter 2h30
Renew the catalytic converter With diesel particulate filter 3h00
Renew the catalytic converter Without diesel particulate filter 2h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter 2h30–9h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter 2h30–9h00
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter assembly 2h30–11h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter assembly 2h30–11h00
Drain/refill the AdBlue tank 1h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter fuel additive reservoir 1h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter fuel additive reservoir 1h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter fuel additive injector 0h45
Renew the diesel particulate filter fuel additive injector 0h45
Remove/refit the AdBlue tank 1h30
Renew the AdBlue tank 1h30
Remove/refit the AdBlue injector 0h45
Renew the AdBlue injector 0h45

What is a Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Kangoo I 1997-2018 1997-2018 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-730 (F7)), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-726 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-766), 1.4 8V 75 Petrol (E7J-635 (D6)), 1.4 8V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-700 (A7)), 1.4 8V… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Kangoo II 2008-2025 2008-2025 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-412 (G4)), 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-806 (D8)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-636 (A6)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-804 (C8)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Kangoo III 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.3 TCe 100 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4)), 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)), 1.5 Blue dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)), 1.5 Blue dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)) Diesel, Petrol

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