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Reductant Tank: Installation

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  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 Strap Bolts
      G07481968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  3. NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank pressure line shown below, outboard similar.

    Connect the reductant pressure line heater electrical connector.

    Fig 2: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Heater Electrical Connector
    G07481967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank pressure line shown below, outboard similar.

    Connect the reductant pressure line to the reductant pump assembly.

    Fig 3: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Connector Tabs
    G07481966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Inboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank 

  5. Connect the 2 reductant tank filler hoses to the reductant tank.
    Fig 4: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hoses
    G07481963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Attach the reductant pressure line routing clip to the bracket.
    Fig 5: Locating Reductant Pressure Line Routing Clip
    G07481962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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
      G07481961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Raise the reductant tank into the vehicle.
  9. Loosely install the 3 reductant tank bolts.
    Fig 7: Locating Reductant Tank Bolts
    G07481960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the reductant tank bolt.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Locating Reductant Tank Bolt
      G07481959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Tighten the 3 reductant tank bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Locating Reductant Tank Bolts
      G07481960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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 .

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  13. NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank filler hose shown below, outboard similar.

    Install the 3 reductant tank filler hose bolts.

    Fig 10: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Bolts
    G07481958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank filler hose shown below, outboard similar.

    Attach the reductant tank filler hose cap retaining strap to the reductant tank filler hose.

    Fig 11: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hose Cap Retaining Strap
    G07481957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    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
      G07481965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the 2 reductant tank filler hoses to the reductant tank.
    Fig 13: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Hoses
    G07481964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

    Fill the reductant tank.

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