ADAPTER 1P1831 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system, to a level below the coolant temperature sensor, into a suitable container for storage or for disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the correct draining procedure.
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Slide locking tab (2) into the unlocked position.
Disconnect harness assembly (3) from coolant temperature sensor (1). Note: The coolant temperature sensor has a two-wire plug.
Use a deep socket to remove coolant temperature sensor (1) from the cylinder head. Note: If necessary, remove the bracket for the harness assembly from the bypass tube.
Remove O-ring seal (4) from coolant temperature sensor (1). Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1U-6396 O-Ring Assembly Compound 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Install a new O-ring seal (4) to the groove in coolant temperature sensor (1). Lubricate the new O-ring seal with Tooling (A).
Use a deep socket in order to install coolant temperature sensor (1) to the cylinder head. Tighten the coolant temperature sensor to a torque of 20 N m (15 lb ft).
Connect harness assembly (3) to coolant temperature sensor (1). Note: If necessary, install the bracket for the harness assembly to the bypass tube.
Slide locking tab (2) into the locked position.
Fill the cooling system to the correct level. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant Level - Check" and refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the correct filling procedure.