Reductant Tank Filler Hose: Installation

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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.

Connect the 2 reductant tank filler hoses to the reductant tank.

Fig 1: Identifying Reductant Tank Filler Hoses
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Inboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank
Connect the 2 reductant tank filler hoses to the reductant tank.

Fig 2: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hoses
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Raise the reductant tank into the vehicle.
Loosely the 3 reductant tank bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Reductant Tank Bolts
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Install the reductant tank bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Reductant Tank Bolt
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Tighten the 3 reductant tank bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Reductant Tank Bolts
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If equipped, install the fuel tank shield. For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank and Filler Pipe - Exploded View in FUEL TANK AND LINES - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
All Vehicles

NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank filler hose shown in illustration, outboard similar.

Fig 6: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Bolts

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Install the 3 reductant tank filler hose bolts.

NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank filler hose shown in illustration, outboard similar.

Fig 7: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Cap Retaining Strap

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Attach the reductant tank filler hose cap retaining strap to the reductant tank filler hose.

NOTE: Always refill the reductant tank with new reductant to avoid reductant system contamination.

Fill the reductant tank.