INSERT (INLET) 5H1464 - Caterpillar

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.
Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts. Fuel system should be primed prior to starting the engine.
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Open the engine access door on the left side of the machine.
Use a strap type wrench to remove both filter elements. Dispose of the used filter elements properly.
Clean the filter mounting base. Make sure that all of the used seal is completely removed.
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Lubricate the seal of the new filter elements with clean diesel fuel.
Install the new filter elements by hand. After the gasket contacts the filter mounting base, tighten the filter elements by an additional 3/4 turn.
Prime the fuel system. Reference: Refer toOperation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for the correct procedure.
Close the engine access door.