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Reductant Pressure Line: Removal

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  1. Drain the reductant tank. For additional information, refer to REDUCTANT TANK DRAINING .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank filler hose shown below, outboard similar.

    Detach the reductant tank filler hose cap retaining strap from the reductant tank filler hose.

    Fig 1: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Cap Retaining Strap
    G07481957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank filler hose shown below, outboard similar.

    Remove the 3 reductant tank filler hose bolts.

    Fig 2: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Bolts
    G07481958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Inboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank 

  5. If equipped, remove the fuel tank shield. For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank and Filler Pipe - Exploded View in FUEL TANK AND LINES - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  6. Using a suitable lifting and lowering tool, support the reductant tank.
  7. Remove the reductant tank bolt.
    Fig 3: Locating Reductant Tank Bolt
    G07481959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 3 reductant tank bolts.
    Fig 4: Locating Reductant Tank Bolts
    G07481960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: Lower the reductant tank slowly. Failure to do so can cause damage to reductant system components.
    NOTE: While lowering the reductant tank, make sure the reductant tank filler hose is positioned loosely between the frame rail and the body panel.

    Lower the reductant tank enough to access the reductant tank pressure line and heater connector.

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  10. NOTE: When disconnecting the reductant pressure line from the reductant pump assembly, gently press the reductant pressure line connector towards the pump assembly and hold. Then press the connector tabs and pull the connector straight off the pump assembly nipple. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the reductant pump assembly and the reductant pressure line.
    NOTE: Do not use any tools when disconnecting the reductant pressure line. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause reductant leaks.
    NOTE: Disconnect the reductant pressure line before disconnecting the reductant pressure line heater electrical connector.
    NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank pressure line shown below, outboard similar.

    Disconnect the reductant pressure line from the reductant pump assembly.

    1. Gently press the reductant pressure line connector towards the reductant pump assembly and hold.
    2. Press the reductant pressure line connector tabs and pull the reductant pressure line connector straight off the reductant pump assembly nipple.
      Fig 5: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Connector Tabs
      G07481966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: Make sure the reductant pressure line is disconnected from the reductant pump assembly before disconnecting the reductant pressure line heater electrical connector.
    NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank pressure line shown below, outboard similar.

    Disconnect the reductant pressure line heater electrical connector.

    Fig 6: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Heater Electrical Connector
    G07481967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. NOTE: There are different reductant pressure lines for different wheelbases. Note the position and routing of the reductant pressure line and retainers to aid installation. An incorrectly routed reductant pressure line could become damaged during normal operation.

    Detach the reductant pressure line routing clips.

  13. Slide the reductant pressure line heat shield back to access the reductant pressure connector on the reductant injector.
    Fig 7: Locating Reductant Pressure Connector On Reductant Injector
    G07482001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. NOTE: When disconnecting the reductant pressure line from the reductant injector, gently press the reductant pressure line connector towards the injector and hold. Then press the connector tabs and pull the connector straight off the injector nipple. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the reductant injector and the reductant pressure line.
    NOTE: Do not use any tools when disconnecting the reductant pressure line. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause reductant leaks.

    Disconnect the reductant pressure line from the reductant injector.

    1. Gently press the reductant pressure line connector towards the reductant injector and hold.
    2. Press the reductant pressure line connector tabs and pull the reductant pressure line connector straight off the reductant injector nipple.
      Fig 8: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Connector Tabs
      G07482002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the reductant pressure line.
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