Reductant Tank: Installation

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Installation
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Inboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank 

  1. Install the new reductant tank retaining J-nuts.
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  2. If removed, install the reductant pump and heater assembly electrical connector.
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  3. If disconnected, connect the reductant pump control module electrical connector.
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  4. If needed connect reductant pump control module connector and attach wiring clip.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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    Outboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank 

  5. Install the reductant tank, install the straps and then install and tighten the reductant tank strap nuts.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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    Inboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank 

  6. Install the reductant tank, then install and tighten the reductant tank retaining bolts.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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  7. NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank shown, others are similar.

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  8. NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank shown, others are similar.

    Connect the reductant tank main harness electrical connector, and then attach the electrical connector retainer.

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  9. NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank shown, others are similar.

    1. Connect the reductant pressure line heater electrical connector.
    2. Connect the reductant pressure line quick release coupling to the reductant pump. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    • Attach the reductant pressure line to the reductant tank cover retainer and the reductant tank.

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  10. NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank shown, others are similar.

    Install the lower reductant tank cover access door, and then install the lower reductant tank cover access door retainer.

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  11. NOTE: Always refill the reductant tank with NEW reductant fluid to avoid reductant system contamination.

    Fill the reductant tank with new reductant fluid.

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