Reductant Tank Draining

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

Draining

NOTE: Selective Catalyst Reduction (SRC)/Reductant system components are very sensitive to external contamination. Any possible measure should be taken to prevent contamination from entering the system while servicing it.

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

NOTE: Fresh reductant fluid should be the only lubricant used in the assembly of these components. The use of any other lubricant ESPECIALLY PETROLEUM BASED LUBES may cause damage to the system.

NOTE: Reductant fluid can corrode some metals. Reductant fluid must be stored and transported carefully. Reductant fluid must be disposed of according to local regulations.

NOTE: Petroleum contamination will cause permanent damage to the reductant system.

NOTE: During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Disconnect the reductant tank filler hose at the reductant filler tank and move out of the way. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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NOTE: Equipment used to drain the reductant fluid must be clean and not previously used with any petroleum based products to avoid reductant system contamination. Petroleum contamination will cause permanent damage to the reductant system.

Using a free of contamination and clean drain hose, insert the drain hose into the reductant tank filler hose tank opening.

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

NOTE: Equipment used to drain the reductant fluid must be clean and not previously used with any petroleum based products to avoid reductant system contamination. Petroleum contamination will cause permanent damage to the reductant system.

Using a fluid Extractor such as a Deluxe 6-Gallon DEF Extractor, Rotunda 391-24226 or equivalent, drain as much of the reductant fluid as possible from the reductant tank into a suitable container. Discard the drained reductant fluid.