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Reductant Pump Assembly: Removal

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NOTE: If a new reductant pump is being installed, prime the pump using the syringe included in the pump assembly kit. The reductant pump assembly kit includes a detailed instruction sheet to assist with the syringe and the reductant pump assembly priming procedure.
  1. Remove the reductant tank. For additional information, refer to REDUCTANT TANK .
  2. NOTE: Clean the reductant tank of any dirt or foreign material before servicing the reductant pump assembly. In extreme dirt or dusty conditions it may be necessary to wash the reductant tank using a water hose. Before removing the reductant pump assembly, make sure that there is no residual dirt or foreign material around the reductant pump assembly, reductant heater and sender and lock ring. If dirt or foreign material enter the reductant tank O-ring area, damage to the reductant pump assembly, reductant heater and sender assembly or reductant leaks may occur.

    Clean the area around the reductant pump assembly.

  3. NOTE: Inboard mounted reductant tank pump shown below, outboard similar.

    Disconnect the 3 reductant pump assembly electrical connectors.

    Fig 1: Locating Reductant Pump Assembly Electrical Connectors
    G07482012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 3 reductant pump assembly bolts and remove the reductant pump assembly.
  5. Remove and discard the 2 O-rings.
    Fig 2: Locating Reductant Pump Assembly O-Rings
    G07482013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.