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Empty/fill AdBlue tank - AR14.40-P-2014-02GZB

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FILLING CAPACITY FOR BLUETEC DIESEL EXHAUST TREATMENT (SCR)

Number Designation MODEL 164.1 with ENGINE 642 with CODE U42 MODEL 164.8 with ENGINE 642 with CODE U42
BF14.40-P-1001-01A AdBlue tank Filling capacity for the initial filling Liters 28.1 33.3
Filling capacity for a service filling Liters 26.6 31.7
Specifications for service products Sheet BB00.40-P-0352-01A  BB00.40-P-0352-01A 
Fig 1: Identifying Cover For AdBlue® Filler Neck
G00544436Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Opening AdBlue® Filler Neck
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    DRAINING: 

    Fig 3: Covering Area Around AdBlue® Filler Neck With Antistatic Film
    G00544438Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    Fig 4: Inserting Intake Hose For Extraction Pump Into AdBlue® Filler Neck
    G00544439Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  1. Attach rear apron protector and expose AdBlue® container in the loading or trunk.
  2. Unscrew cover (1) for the AdBlue® filler neck (2).
  3. Open AdBlue® filler neck (2).
  4. Cover a large area around AdBlue® filler neck (2) with a clean, antistatic film (3) (for example seat savers).
  5. Introduce intake hose for extraction pump (4) in AdBlue® filler neck (2) and suction off AdBlue®.
    IMPORTANT: Secure extraction pump (4) against falling down. Otherwise damage will occur. Additionally, observe arrow on the extraction pump (4) for direction of suction!
  6. Pull intake hose for extraction pump (4) out of the AdBlue® filler neck (2) and flush out extraction pump (4) with water.
    IMPORTANT: Always rinse out extraction pump (4) with water. Otherwise damage will occur.
  7. FILLING: 

    The filling tools are designed in such a way as to leave an unfilled space in the AdBlue® container after switching off. Never  pour in additional AdBlue® after switching off. There is a risk of damage occurring to the AdBlue® container otherwise!

    Filling the pump from a large container: 

    Fig 5: Inserting Nozzle For Electrical Pump Unit
    G00544440Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  8. Insert nozzle (5) for electrical pump unit in the AdBlue® filler neck (2) right up to the stop ring (6).
  9. Fill AdBlue® container.
    NOTE: The nozzle (5) switches off automatically when the AdBlue® container is full.
  10. Remove nozzle (5) from AdBlue® filler neck (2).
  11. Hose filling from small container: 

    Fig 6: Identifying Connections
    G00544441Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    Fig 7: Identifying Small Container And Valves
    G00544442Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  12. Mount fitting (01), close valve (02) and connection (03) onto AdBlue® filler neck (2) and connection (04) onto container (05) finger-tight.
  13. Fill the AdBlue® container by lifting the container (05) and opening the valve (02).
    NOTE: Repeat process if necessary with further containers (05). No further AdBlue® will flow when the AdBlue® container is full.
  14. Close valve (02) and detach connections (03, 04).
  15. Bottle filling: 

    Fig 8: Identifying AdBlue® Bottle
    G00544443Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  16. Remove cap and screw AdBlue® bottle (8) finger-tight onto the AdBlue® filler neck (2).
  17. Fill AdBlue® container by pressing AdBlue® bottle (8) downwards.
    NOTE: Repeat process if necessary with further AdBlue® bottles (8). No further AdBlue® will flow when the AdBlue® container is full.
  18. Unscrew AdBlue® bottle (8) from AdBlue® filler neck (2) and dispose of it.
  19. Remove film (3).
    IMPORTANT: Do not allow any contamination in the AdBlue® container. There is a risk of damage occurring to the AdBlue® (A103/2) delivery module otherwise.
  20. Close AdBlue® filler neck (2).
  21. Remove rest of the AdBlue® with clean, lint-free rags.
    IMPORTANT: Use clean, lint-free rag only. Failure of the emission control system can occur otherwise.
  22. Screw on cover (1) for the AdBlue® filler neck (2).
  23. Install exposed detachable parts over the AdBlue® container in the cargo area or trunk and remove rear apron protector.