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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Reductant Tank: Installation
Inboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank
- Install the new reductant tank retaining J-nuts.
All Vehicles
- If removed, install the reductant pump and heater assembly electrical connector.
- If disconnected, connect the reductant pump control module electrical connector.
- If needed connect reductant pump control module connector and attach wiring clip.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
Outboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank
- Install the reductant tank, install the straps and then install and tighten the reductant tank strap nuts.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
Inboard Frame Mounted Reductant Tank
- Install the reductant tank, then install and tighten the reductant tank retaining bolts.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
All Vehicles
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NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank shown, others are similar.
- Connect the reductant tank fill hose. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Connect the reductant tank vent hose. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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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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NOTE: Inboard frame mounted reductant tank shown, others are similar.
- Connect the reductant pressure line heater electrical connector.
- 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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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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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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.