PLATE-DRIVE 1P0483 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. To help prevent possible injury, turn the start switch off when changing fuel filters or water separator elements. Clean up fuel spills immediately.
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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Note: Put identification marks on all hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all harness assemblies, and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss, and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the CLOSED position.
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Disconnect hose assemblies (1). Disconnect harness assembly (4) (not shown).
Remove bolt (2) and position bracket (3) to the side.
Remove bolts (5) .
Remove fuel filter base (6) .Installation Procedure
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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Position fuel filter base (6) and install bolts (5) .
Position bracket (3) and install bolt (2) .
Connect harness assembly (4) (not shown). Connect hose assemblies (1) .
Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the OPEN position.
Prime the fuel system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime".