SECTION 04 : EXHAUST AND AFTERTREATMENT
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual Section 04 revised March 2021
FIGURE 13: X3 SERIES DEF TANK AND PUMP
7.2. FILLER NECK STRAINER
If the DEF tank filler neck strainer (Figure 13)
becomes obstructed with foreign matter and
debris, remove and clean strainer as follows;
1. Remove filler neck cap.
2. Release the retaining tabs and remove filler
neck strainer from the filler neck. Discard the
old seal.
3. Clean and reinstall strainer into DEF tank
filler neck with new seal.
4. Insert until the retaining tabs snap into the
filler neck.
7.3. DEF TANK CLEANING
Removing the DEF tank for cleaning is not
necessary.
1. Put a suitable container under the DEF tank.
2. Remove the DEF tank drain plug through the
DEF tank support pan access hole.
3. Let all of the DEF drain from the tank.
Discard the used DEF according to local
regulations.
4. Remove the DEF tank filler neck insert. To do
so, release the retaining tab and remove filler
neck insert. Replace old seal if damaged.
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
5. Flush the tank with hot water. Let all of the
water drain from the tank.
6. Clean the filler neck insert screen with hot
water.