Tank, Diesel Exhaust Fluid: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 3500 HD and 2015 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect and isolate both of the negative battery cables.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Tube Vent Line, Tube & Tank
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Remove the transfer case skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSFER CASE, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill tube vent line (1) from fluid limit vent valve (1).
Disconnect the DEF fill tube (2) from DEF tank (3).
Using a suitable drain hose, drain the DEF tank through the fill neck (2) on thank (3).

Fig 2: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Supply Line & Injector Wire Harness Connector
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Disconnect the DEF supply line (3) from the DEF injector (1).
Position a transmission jack under DEF tank.

Fig 3: Right Side Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Mounting Bolts
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Remove right side DEF tank mounting bolts (1).

Fig 4: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank & Bolts
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Remove left side bolts (1) and partially lower the DEF tank (2).

Fig 5: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dosing Control Unit & Wire Harness Connectors
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Disconnect DEF dosing control unit wire harness connector (2).
Lower the tank.

Fig 6: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Pump Cover & Bolts
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If necessary, remove bolts (1) and the DEF pump cover (2).

Fig 7: DEF Supply Line, Connector, & Pump
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If necessary, disconnect DEF supply line (3) from the DEF pump.
If necessary, disconnect the DEF pump wire harness connector (1).
Remove the DEF tank from vehicle.

Fig 8: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Mount, Tank, Strap & Nut
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Remove nut (4) and the DEF tank strap (3).
Remove the DEF tank (2) from mount (1).