RETAINER AS 1096771 - Caterpillar

Removal 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, "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.
Turn the fuel supply valve to the OFF position.
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Disconnect harness assembly (1).
Remove fuel temperature sensor (2) from the fuel filter base.
Remove the O-ring seal (not shown) from fuel temperature sensor (2). Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Install a new O-ring seal (not shown) on fuel temperature sensor (2).
Install fuel temperature sensor (2). Tighten fuel temperature sensor (2) to a torque of 20 5 N m (15 4 lb ft).
Connect harness assembly (1).
Turn the fuel supply valve to the ON position.