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General Information
WARNING

The diesel exhaust fluid contains urea. Do not get the

substance in your eyes. In case of contact,
immediately flood eyes with large amounts of water
for a minimum of 15 minutes. Avoid prolonged contact
with skin. In case of contact, immediately wash skin
with soap and water. Do not swallow internally. In the
event the diesel exhaust fluid is ingested, contact a
physician immediately. Refer to the Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) for additional information.

WARNING

The air solenoid is hot to the touch after initial

shutdown. Use eye protection, gloves, and
appropriate personal protective equipment.

This procedure is used to remove air from urea lines

greater than 3 meters in length, after any service
intervention at the DEF tank, DEF lines, or dosing control
unit. During normal priming, the dosing unit pumps DEF
from the tank feed through the dosing unit and back to the
return. Every 30 seconds, the dosing control unit performs
an aeration check by closing the return line and increasing
the pressure in the DEF gallery. If air is found to be
present, the dosing unit is commanded to re-prime for
another 30 seconds.

Long lines can cause air to become trapped, because the

full volume of the line is not able to pass through the
dosing unit in a 30 second period.

Note : The diesel exhaust fluid dosing unit is not

serviceable. Do not open the case.

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Initial Check
Locate the diesel exhaust fluid dosing unit on the vehicle.

The diesel exhaust fluid dosing unit dataplate is located

either on the top, or the side of the unit, as illustrated (1).

Check the pipework going to and returning from the diesel

exhaust fluid dosing unit for any signs of a leak.

Diesel exhaust fluid leaks will leave a white deposit around

the fittings.

Preparatory Steps
WARNING

Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the

possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the
compartment before servicing the batteries. To reduce
the possibility of arcing, remove the negative (-)
battery cable first and attach the negative (-) battery
cable last.

WARNING

Wear appropriate eye and face protection when using

compressed air. Flying debris and dirt can cause
personal injury.

Disconnect the batteries. Refer to the OEM service

manual.
Release the pressure in all vehicle air tanks. Refer to
the OEM service manual.

Prime
Note : Do not jet wash or steam clean this unit.

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The diesel exhaust fluid dosing unit must be wiped with a

clean damp cloth and/or a wash bottle with mild detergent.
This will remove any contamination and reduce the risk of
debris entering the diesel exhaust fluid dosing unit.

The dosing control unit connections are listed below:

1. Compressed air supply

2. Air solenoid connector (2-pin)
3. ITT Cannon™ on connector (37-pin)
4. Diesel exhaust fluid supply to aftertreatment nozzle
(PTFE line)
5. Diesel exhaust fluid supply to pump
6. Diesel exhaust fluid return.

Lines 4, 5, and 6 have quick-fit connections. A quick

release fitting is also used for the air connection at the top
of the diesel exhaust fluid dosing unit. To release this
fitting, apply equal pressure to both sides of the release
collar, and pull the pipe from the fitting.

Note : Make sure the vehicle air supply to the diesel

exhaust fluid dosing unit is either drained down or
isolated before removing air supply line.
Disconnect the the air supply line to the dosing unit.
Secure and plug the removed air supply line.
Connect the batteries. Refer to the OEM service
manual.
Start and operate the engine.
The vehicle will attempt to prime for 10 to 13 minutes
and then shut down. Fault Code 1682 or Fault Code
3548 will become active.
Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position once the fault
code becomes active.
Connect the air supply line to the dosing unit.
Start the engine and allow the vehicle to prime. Fault
Code 1682 or Fault Code 3548 will become inactive.
The pump is now primed.

Finishing Steps
WARNING

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Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the

possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the
compartment before servicing the batteries. To reduce
the possibility of arcing, remove the negative (-)
battery cable first and attach the negative (-) battery
cable last.

Start and operate the engine to build up air pressure.

Check for air or diesel exhaust fluid leaks.
Check for active fault codes.

Last Modified: 13-Dec-2010

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