FLANGE 7E8550 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 185-3630 Strap Wrench As 1
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.
Personal injury or death may result from failure to adhere to the following procedures.Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.Clean up all leaked or spilled fuel. Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the battery when changing fuel filters.
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Open door assembly (1).
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Disconnect and reposition hose assemblies (2).
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Disconnect and reposition hose assembly (3).
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Disconnect and reposition harness assemblies (4).
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Disconnect hose (5).
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Use Tooling (A) and remove filter group (6).
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Remove bolts (7), washers (8), mounts (9), and spacers (10).
Remove bracket (11) along with the toggle switch.
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Remove bolts (12), washers (13), mounts (14), and spacers (15).
Remove fuel filter base (16).Installation Procedure
Install fuel filter base (16) in the reverse order of removal.