Reductant Tank Filler Hose: 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.

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 in illustration, 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 in illustration, outboard similar.

Fig 2: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 3 reductant tank filler hose bolts.
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: Identifying Reductant Tank Filler Hoses
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.