CLIP 1192955 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 185-3630 Strap Wrench As 1
B 370-8376 Capping Kit 1
Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training.Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information. Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.
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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
The engine can start automatically. Ensure that the power supply is isolated before any service or repairs is performed.
Turn the fuel supply to the OFF position.
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Using Tooling (A) to remove fuel filter (10). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace" for the correct procedure.
Remove tube assembly (1) from primary fuel filter base (4) and the fuel connection on bracket (9).
Remove O-ring seal (2) (not shown) and O-ring seal (8) (not shown).
Use Tooling (B) to cap tube assembly (1).
Use Tooling (B) to cap the connection on primary fuel filter base (4) and the fuel connection on bracket (9).
Remove tube assembly (6) from primary fuel filter base (4) and the connection for the fuel priming pump.
Remove O-ring seal (5) (not shown) and O-ring seal (7) (not shown).
Use Tooling (B) to cap tube assembly (6).
Use Tooling (B) to cap the connection on primary fuel filter base (4) and the connection for the fuel priming pump.
Remove bolts (3) from primary fuel filter base (4). Support the weight of the primary fuel filter base as the bolts are removed. Remove primary fuel filter base (4) from bracket (9).
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If necessary, follow Step 13.a through Step 13.c in order to disassemble primary fuel filter base (4).
Remove connection (11) from primary fuel filter base (4). Remove O-ring seal (12) (not shown).
Make temporary marks on elbow connection (15). Loosen locking nut (14) and remove the elbow connection from primary fuel filter base (4). Remove O-ring seal (13) (not shown).
Remove connection (14) from primary fuel filter base (4). Remove O-ring seal (16) (not shown). Installation Procedure
Ensure that the primary fuel filter base is clean and free from damage. If necessary, replace the complete primary fuel filter base and filter assembly.
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If necessary, follow Step 2.a through Step 2.c in order to assemble primary fuel filter base (4).
Install a new O-ring seal (16) (not shown) to connection (14). Install the connection to primary fuel filter base (4). Tighten the connection