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AdBlue(R) Active Tank






AdBlue(R) Active Tank

Removing

Follow all safety precautions => [ Observe the following when working on the reducing agent metering system: ] Safety Precautions.

Follow the guidelines for cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

The weight of the active tank could cause an accident.

The active tank must be empty when removing.

- AdBlue(R) active tank, draining. Refer to => [ AdBlue(R) Active Tank, Draining ] AdBlue(R) Active Tank, Draining.

- Open the fuel tank flap.






- Clean the area around the reducing agent filler tube.

- Remove the locking cap - 2 - from the reducing agent filler tube.

Seal the opening on the reducing agent filler tube with a plug to prevent dirt from entering the active tank.

- Disconnect the connectors - 2, 4, 5 and 6 - and free up the wiring harness.






Place a clean cloth under the separating location to catch any reducing agent that may leak out.

Seal off all open lines and connections with clean plugs.

The reducing agent can cause skin irritation.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes! Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses.

If reducing agent should get on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water.

If reducing agent gets in your eye, rinse the eye for several minutes with water.

Never inhale or swallow the reducing agent!

Should you swallow any reducing agent, rinse your mouth, drink plenty of water and contact a doctor immediately.

- Remove the metering line - 7 - by pressing the release button.

- Disconnect the filling line - 8 - by pressing the release button.

- Remove the bolts - 1, 3 and 9 -. A second technician must support the active tank.

- Lower the active tank - 1 - slightly.






- Carefully guide filler tube out of rubber buffer inside the wheel housing so avoid paint damage.

- Remove the transfer line - 2 - by pressing the release button.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Installing

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ AdBlue(R) Active Tank and Attachments Overview ] AdBlue(R) Active Tank and Attachments Overview.

- Make sure the lines are clipped to the active tank.

- Adapting adaptation value after draining AdBlue(R) or replacing components. Refer to => [ Adapting Adaptation Value after Draining AdBlue(R) or Replacing Components ] Testing and Inspection.