Reductant Tank: 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.

Fig 1: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Cap Retaining Strap
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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
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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
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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, electrical connector and reductant pressure line.
Disconnect the reductant tank electrical connector.
- Detach the connector pin-type retainer from the bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Reductant Tank Electrical Connector And Connector Pin-Type Retainer
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Detach the reductant pressure line routing clip from the bracket.

Fig 6: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Routing Clip
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Disconnect the 2 reductant tank filler hoses from the reductant tank.

Fig 7: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hoses
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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.

Fig 8: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hoses
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Disconnect the reductant tank electrical connector.
- Detach the connector pin-type retainer from the frame.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Reductant Tank Electrical Connector And Connector Pin-Type Retainer
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All Vehicles
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 10: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Connector Tabs
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 11: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Heater Electrical Connector
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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.
Remove the 2 reductant tank strap bolts and remove the straps.

Fig 12: Locating Reductant Tank Strap Bolts
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All Vehicles
Remove the reductant tank.