
Service Information
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe - 2WD |
Suburban, Tahoe Service Manual (13889801) |
Document ID: 5619005
Reductant Fluid Injector Replacement
Single Use Fasteners and Components- Exhaust System Front Gasket
- Emission Reduction Fluid Injector Clamp
Removal Procedure
- Partially drain the charge air cooling system. Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling

- Emission Reduction Fluid Exhaust Front Pipe Injector Supply Pipe Insulator (1)»Remove

- Emission Reduction Fluid Exhaust Front Pipe Injector Supply Pipe(1)»Disconnect—Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

- Electrical Connector(1)»Disconnect
- Retainer(2)»Remove[2x]
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Connector Clamp(3)»Disengage—Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Fuel Cooler Coolant Cooler Inlet Hose (4)»Remove
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Connector Clamp(5)»Disengage—Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose(6)»Remove

- Emission Reduction Fluid Injector Clamp(1)»Remove and DISCARD
Note: Do not use a prying tool to remove the injector.
- Reductant Fluid Injector(2)»Remove
Note: After removing the injector, wipe any residual DEF with a clean towel to avoid urea crystal build up at the connection during installation. Urea crystal build-up can result in a future leak.
- Exhaust System Front Gasket(3)»Remove and DISCARD
- Clean the exhaust mounting flange and injector mounting surfaces to remove any soot or emission reduction fluid deposits.
Installation Procedure

Note: A NEW emission reduction fluid injector will have a new gasket as part of assembly (POA).
- Exhaust System Front Gasket(3)»Install NEW
Note: Prior to install the injector, make sure the parts are perfectly clean. If required, clean out with distilled water in order to dissolve any residual crystal.
- Reductant Fluid Injector(2)»Install
- Emission Reduction Fluid Injector Clamp(1)»Install NEW—Fastener Specifications

- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose(6)»Install
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Connector Clamp(5)»Engage—Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Fuel Cooler Coolant Cooler Inlet Hose (4)»Install
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Connector Clamp(3)»Engage—Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Retainer(2)»Install[2x]
- Electrical Connector(1)»Connect

- Emission Reduction Fluid Exhaust Front Pipe Injector Supply Pipe(1)»Connect—Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

- Emission Reduction Fluid Exhaust Front Pipe Injector Supply Pipe Insulator (1)»Install
- Fill the charge air cooling system. Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling
Note: The full system air leak test procedure from charge air cooler diagnosis allows the emission reduction fluid injector connection to be pressurized for leak inspection.
- Check for leaks and ensure the emission reduction fluid injector joint is properly sealed. Charge Air Cooler Diagnosis
- Perform the NOx catalyst reductant loading reset. Nitrogen Oxides Catalytic Converter Reductant Loading Reset