REGULATOR GP-TEMPERATURE 5053253 - Caterpillar

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, "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.
Type 1
Illustration 1 g06311589
(S/N: SL8) (S/N: TLZ) (S/N: ESE)
(1) Filter housing
(2) Drain valve
Open the right side access door.
Open drain valve (2) on the bottom of filter housing (1). Allow the water and the fuel to drain into a suitable container.
Remove filter housing (1) from the mounting base by using a strap type wrench.
Remove the old filter from the filter housing. Discard the old filter.
Clean the filter housing and install the new filter element inside the filter housing.
Install the filter housing back on the mounting base.
Close drain valve (2).
Start the engine to check for leaks.
Close the right side access door.Type 2
Illustration 2 g06311588
(S/N: JB7) (S/N: HN8) (S/N: HC8)
(1) Filter housing
Open the right side access door to access the secondary fuel filters.
Remove both secondary fuel filters and discard them properly.
Clean the mounting base of the secondary fuel filters. Remove any part of the old seal that remains on the mounting base.
Install the new filters by hand.
Start the engine to check for leaks.
Close the right side access door.