Reducing Agent Active Tank, Removing And Installing: Removal
Follow all safety precautions. Refer to WORKING ON REDUCING AGENT METERING SYSTEM, VEHICLES WITH SCR CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to FUEL SUPPLY, INJECTION SYSTEM AND CHARGING SYSTEM CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.
The weight of the active tank could cause an accident.
- The active tank must be empty when Removal.
-- Reducing Agent Active Tank, Draining. Refer to REDUCING AGENT ACTIVE TANK, DRAINING .
-- Open the fuel tank flap.
-- Clean the area around the reducing agent filler tube.
-- Remove the locking cap -2- from the reducing agent filler tube.
Seal the opening on the reducing agent filler tube with a plug to prevent dirt from entering the active tank.
-- Disconnect the connectors -2, 4, 5 and 6- and free up the wiring harness.
Place a clean cloth under the separating location to catch any reducing agent that may leak out.
Seal off all open lines and connections with clean plugs.
The reducing agent can cause skin irritation.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes! Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
- If reducing agent should get on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water.
- If reducing agent gets in your eye, rinse the eye for several minutes with water.
- Never inhale or swallow the reducing agent!
- Should you swallow any reducing agent, rinse your mouth, drink plenty of water and contact a doctor immediately.
-- Remove the metering line -7- by pressing the release button.
-- Disconnect the filling line -8- by pressing the release button.
-- Remove the bolts -1, 3 and 9-. A second technician must support the active tank.
-- Lower the active tank -1- slightly.
-- Carefully guide filler tube out of rubber buffer inside the wheel housing so avoid paint damage.
-- Remove the transfer line -2- by pressing the release button.