PLUG 0007248 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the engine guards from the left side. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Side Guards - Remove and Install".Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the disassembly procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
Personal injury can result from contact with refrigerant.Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep face and hands away to help prevent injury.Protective goggles must always be worn when refrigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges indicate the system is empty of refrigerant.Always use precaution when a fitting is removed. Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still under pressure, release it slowly in a well ventilated area.Personal injury or death can result from inhaling refrigerant through a lit cigarette.Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling fumes released from a flame contacting air conditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or death.Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or wherever refrigerant gas may be present.Use a certified recovery and recycling cart to properly remove the refrigerant from the air conditioning system.
Recover the air conditioner refrigerant from the air conditioner system. Refer to Service Manual, SENR5664, "Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with R-134a Refrigerant" for the correct procedure. Refer to Special Publication, NEDG5065, "Air Conditioning Tools" for the correct tools.
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Remove belt (4). Refer to Operation and maintenance Manual for the correct procedure.
Disconnect hose assemblies (6) and harness assembly (2) .
Remove bolt (1) and bolt (5) (not shown) in order to remove refrigerant compressor (3) .Installation Procedure
Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before assembly, all parts should be thoroughly cleaned in cleaning fluid. Allow the parts to air dry. Wiping cloths or rags should not be used to dry parts. Lint may be deposited on the parts which may cause later trouble. Inspect all parts. If any parts are worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement.
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Position the refrigerant compressor (3). Install bolts (1) and (5) (not shown).
Connect hose assemblies (6) and harness assembly (2) .
Install belt (4). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for the correct procedure.,, End By: Charge the air conditioner refrigerant from the air conditioner system. Refer to Service ManualSENR5664"Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with R-134a Refrigerant" for the correct procedure. Refer to Special PublicationNEDG5065"Air Conditioning Tools" for the correct tools.