Peugeot 308: Forced regeneration : Particle filter

ESSENTIAL : Observe the safety and cleanliness recommendations .

ESSENTIAL : Wait at least one hour before carrying out any work on the exhaust line.

1. Tooling

Diagnostic tool.

2. Forced regeneration of the particle emission filter

ESSENTIAL : Respect the safety and cleanliness recommendations that are specific to high pressure Diesel injection (HDi) engines .

ESSENTIAL : Where the recommended installation is not available, carry out the forced regeneration of the particle filter outside the workshop, on an area of hard standing and remote from any inflammable materials . Make the work area secure . Check that no one is passing or standing behind the vehicle during the forced regeneration . Put the vehicle in the "high" position  (vehicle with hydraulic suspension) . Check that there are no aerosols or flammable products inside the vehicle . Wear heat-resistant gloves . Connect the vehicle to an approved gas extractor for this type of operation.

CAUTION : Check that the level of fuel in the tank is sufficient  (minimum 20 litres).

CAUTION : Check the following levels : Engine oil / Coolant.

CAUTION : Check : The tightness of the turbocharging hoses (Risk of uncoupling ).

ESSENTIAL : Remove the under-engine protector.

Start the engine and allow it to warm up  ( 65°C minimum).

Connect the diagnostic tool on the vehicle’s central socket.

Carry out :

• Fault reading (Engine ECU )
• Fault clearing

Trigger the particle emission filter forced regeneration cycle ; Using the diagnostic tool.

After the regeneration cycle : Allow the engine to run at idle, with the bonnet open, to help the cooling.

Switch off the engine.

ESSENTIAL : Wait at least one hour before carrying out any work on the exhaust line . Wear heat-resistant gloves.

Refit the under-engine protector .

Removing - refitting : Exhaust lineRemoving - refitting : Canister