LAMP AS 3C8669 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the water pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Water Pump - Remove".
Remove the crankshaft front seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Front Seal - Remove".
Remove the front engine support. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Trunnion - Remove and Install".
Remove the turbochargers, if necessary. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger - Remove".
Remove the exhaust elbow, if necessary. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Exhast Elbow - Remove and Install ".
Remove the alternator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Alternator - 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.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Remove tube assemblies (3) and hose assemblies (4).
Remove covers (1).
Disconnect harness assembly (7).
Remove brackets (2) and (6).
Remove bolts (5) and reposition the fuel filter assembly.
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Remove bolts (8) and dampers (9).
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Remove adapters (10).
Attach a suitable lifting device to front housing (11). The weight of front housing (11) is approximately 70 kg (154 lb).
Remove bolts (13) and bolts (12).
Remove front housing (11) and the gasket.