Reductant Tank: Installation

All Vehicles 

1. Position the reductant tank.

   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.
2. Install the 2 reductant tank straps and 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
     Fig 1: Locating Reductant Tank Bolts

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   All Vehicles 

NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank pressure line shown in illustration, outboard similar.
Fig 2: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Heater Electrical Connector
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3. Connect the reductant pressure line heater electrical connector.
NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank pressure line shown in illustration, outboard similar.
Fig 3: Locating Connection Of Reductant Pressure Line With Reductant Pump Assembly
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4. Connect the reductant pressure line to the reductant pump assembly.

   Inboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank 

5. Connect the 2 reductant tank filler hoses to the reductant tank.
   Fig 4: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hoses

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6. Attach the reductant pressure line routing clip to the bracket.
   Fig 5: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Routing Clip

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7. Connect the reductant tank electrical connector.
   • Attach the connector pin-type retainer to the bracket.
     Fig 6: Locating Reductant Tank Electrical Connector And Connector Pin-Type Retainer

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8. Raise the reductant tank into the vehicle.
9. Loosely install the 3 reductant tank bolts.
   Fig 7: Locating Reductant Tank Bolts

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10. Install the reductant tank bolt.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Locating Reductant Tank Bolt

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11. Tighten the 3 reductant tank bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Locating Reductant Tank Bolts

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12. 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 10: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Bolts
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13. Install the 3 reductant tank filler hose bolts.
NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank filler hose shown in illustration, outboard similar.
Fig 11: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Cap Retaining Strap
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14. Attach the reductant tank filler hose cap retaining strap to the reductant tank filler hose.

    Outboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank 

15. Connect the reductant tank electrical connector.
    • Attach the connector pin-type retainer to the frame.
      Fig 12: Locating Reductant Tank Electrical Connector And Connector Pin-Type Retainer

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16. Connect the 2 reductant tank filler hoses to the reductant tank.
    Fig 13: Identifying Reductant Tank Filler Hoses

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    All Vehicles 

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