COVER 2658935 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Install the retaining cable. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Truck Body Retaining Cable - Remove and Install".
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.
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.Turn the disconnect switch OFF when draining and/or removing any fuel system components.
Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the removal procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.Note: Put identification marks on all hose assemblies, on all tube assemblies and on all wire harnesses for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to prevent contaminants from entering the system.
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Position a suitable container under fuel tank (1) in order to contain the fuel for storage or disposal.
Remove plug (2) from fuel tank (1) in order to drain the fuel from fuel tank (1) into an appropriate container. The capacity of fuel tank (1) is approximately 1895 L (500 US gal). Note: Use 5P-3413 Pipe Sealant on the threads of plug (2) prior to installation.
Install plug (2) onto fuel tank (1) after fuel tank (1) has been drained.
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Remove six bolts (3) and the washers in order to remove guard (4).
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Disconnect wire harness (7) from wire harness (6) at the electrical connection. Pull wire harness (6) out of guard (5) and position wire harness (6) out of the way.
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Disconnect hose assembly (8) from fuel shutoff valve (10). Remove fuel shutoff valve (10).
Disconnect hose assembly (9) from elbow (11). Remove elbow (11).
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Loosen hose clamp (12) and disconnect hose assembly (13).
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Attach a suitable lifting device and a hoist in order to support the weight of fuel tank (1).
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Remove two bolts (14), the two washers (15) and the nuts. Remove two mountings (16) and two mountings (17).
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Remove two bolts (18) and the washers. Remove cap (19). Remove shim pack (20). Repeat for the other side of fuel tank (1).
Use the hoist in order to remove fuel tank (1). The weight of fuel tank (1) is 680 kg (1500 lb).