Reductant Tank: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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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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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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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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 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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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the quick connector. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel).
- Disconnect the quick connector. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel).
- Remove the lower reductant tank cover access door retainer and then remove the lower reductant tank cover access door.
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NOTE: When disconnecting the reductant pressure line from the reductant pump assembly, gently press the reductant pressure line connector towards the pump assembly and hold. Then press the connector tabs and pull the connector straight off the pump assembly nipple. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the reductant pump assembly and the reductant pressure line.NOTE: Disconnect the reductant pressure line before disconnecting the reductant pressure line heater electrical connector.
- Disconnect the reductant pressure line quick release coupling from the reductant pump. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel).
- Disconnect the reductant pressure line heater electrical connector.
- Release the reductant pressure line from the reductant tank cover retainer and the reductant tank.
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NOTE: Always replace the fluid whenever the tank is opened.
Remove the fasteners and reductant tank. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Torque
: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)