Reductant Injector: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Slide the reductant pressure line heat shield back to access the reductant pressure connector on the reductant injector.

Fig 1: Locating Reductant Pressure Connector On Reductant Injector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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 2: Locating Reductant Pressure Line
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure the reductant pressure line is disconnected from the reductant injector before disconnecting the reductant injector electrical connector.

Fig 3: Locating Reductant Injector Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the reductant injector electrical connector.
Remove the 2 nuts and the reductant injector and gasket.
- Discard the gasket.