Reductant Tank Filler Hose: Removal
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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.
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Discard the drained reductant fluid. Always refill the reductant tank with new reductant fluid to avoid reductant system contamination.
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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.
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Reductant fluid can corrode some metals. Reductant fluid must be stored and transported carefully. Reductant fluid must be disposed of according to local regulations.
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Petroleum contamination will cause permanent damage to the reductant system.
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There are many body, chassis, frame and reductant tank configurations, it is not possible to cover all of the different configurations.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Drain the reductant tank. Refer to: Reductant Tank Draining .
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NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank filler and vent hoses are shown, outboard frame mounted reductant tank is similar.
- Disconnect the reductant tank vent hose.
- Disconnect the reductant tank fill hose.
- Detach the reductant cap retaining strap from the reductant tank filler hose. Remove the reductant cap and strap.
- Remove the fuel cap.
- Remove the rubber filler panel.
- Remove reductant tank filler screws and then remove the reductant tank fill hose.