Reductant Tank Filler Hose: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Drain the reductant tank. For additional information, refer to REDUCTANT TANK DRAINING .
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
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.
- Remove the reductant tank filler hose cap.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Cap Retaining Strap
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Inboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank
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 .
Using a suitable lifting and lowering tool, support the reductant tank.
Remove the reductant tank bolt.

Fig 3: Locating Reductant Tank Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 3 reductant tank bolts.

Fig 4: Locating Reductant Tank Bolts
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NOTE: Lower the reductant tank slowly. Not following this may damage 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 filler hose connections.
Disconnect the 2 reductant tank filler hoses from the reductant tank.
- Remove the reductant tank filler hoses.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hoses
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Outboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank

NOTE: On some chassis cab vehicles, the outboard frame mounted reductant tank can be mounted on the inboard side of the frame rail.
Disconnect the 2 reductant tank filler hoses from the reductant tank.
- Remove the reductant tank filler hoses.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hoses
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.