FILTER 0046558 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the mounting bracket for the Electronic Control Module (ECM) . Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "ECM Mounting Bracket- Remove and Install" for the correct 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 - Change" for the correct procedure.
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If the engine has a left-hand side oil filter, remove oil filter base (1). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Oil Filter Base - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
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Do not remove the nuts in Position (A).
Remove bolts (3) from engine oil cooler (2). Support the engine oil cooler as the bolts are removed. Note: The bolts are different lengths. Note the position of the different bolts.
Remove engine oil cooler assembly (2) from the cylinder block.
Remove gasket (4) (not shown).
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If necessary, follow Step 7.a through Step 7.c in order to disassemble the engine oil cooler.
Remove nuts (5) and spring washers (6) from the assembly of engine oil cooler (2).
Remove cooler matrix (9) from housing (7).
Remove gaskets (8).