BLADE-LOUVER 1719978 - Caterpillar

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.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. To help prevent possible injury, turn the start switch off when changing fuel filters or water separator elements. Clean up fuel spills immediately.
Turn the fuel supply valve to the OFF position.
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Tank and Water Sediment - Drain".
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Remove clamp (2). Remove hose assemblies (1). Repeat for the opposite side.
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Remove bolts (3) and reposition manifold assembly (4). Repeat for the opposite side.
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Remove bolts (5) and bracket (6). Repeat for the opposite side.
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Disconnect harness assembly (7) from plate assembly (8). Use two people in order to remove plate assembly (8). The weight of plate assembly (8) is approximately 27 kg (60 lb). Remove plate assembly (8) .
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Remove bolts (9) and plate assembly (10). Repeat for the opposite side.
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Disconnect clips (11) and hose assembly (12). Reposition hose assembly (12) .
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Remove bracket (14). Disconnect hose assembly (16) and bracket (15). Reposition hose assembly (16) and bracket (15) .
Disconnect harness assembly (7) from support assembly (13). Attach a suitable lifting device to support assembly (13). The weight of support assembly (13) is approximately 39 kg (85 lb).
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Remove cap assembly (17). Disconnect clips (19). Cut cable straps (20). Reposition harness assembly (7). Remove bracket (18) .
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Remove hose assemblies (21). Loosen tube assembly (26) and reposition. Remove brackets (24) and (25). Disconnect harness assembly (22). Cut cable straps (23) and reposition harness assembly (22) .
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Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to fuel tank (27). The weight of fuel tank (27) is approximately 50 kg (110 lb). Remove fuel tank (27) .