CONT 4502432 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
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.
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 into a suitable container. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Drain" for the correct procedure.
Place a suitable container below the engine oil cooler in order to catch any fluids that might be spilled.
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Remove the oil filter base. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Oil Filter Base - Remove and Install".
Remove bolts (1) from the assembly of engine oil cooler (2). Not the position of different length bolts. Do not remove bolts in Position (X). Note: Support the engine oil cooler as the bolts are removed.
Remove the assembly of engine oil cooler (2) from the cylinder block.
Remove gasket (3) (not shown). Disassembly Procedure
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Remove bolts (4).
Remove cooler matrix (5) from spacer plate (7).
Remove gasket (6).