Tank, Diesel Exhaust Fluid: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the transfer case skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSFER CASE, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: DEF Tank Shield & Nuts
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Remove the nuts (2) and the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank shield (1).

Fig 2: DEF Pump Supply Line, Pump, Supply Line Heater, Quality Sensor & Level Sensor/Heater Wire Harness Connectors
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Disconnect the DEF pump wire harness connector (4).
Disconnect the DEF supply line (5). Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Disconnect the DEF quality sensor wire harness connector (3).

Fig 3: DEF Vent Tube
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Disconnect the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) vent tube (1) from the vent valve.

Fig 4: DEF Fill Tube
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Disconnect the DEF fill tube (1) from tank.
Drain the DEF tank. Refer to DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID EMISSIONS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 5: DEF Tank & Nuts
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Position a transmission jack under the DEF tank (2).
Remove the nuts (1) and the DEF tank straps.
Lower the DEF tank and remove the DEF tank from transmission jack.