ROD AS 6E0500 - Caterpillar

What is a Retrofit
A machine retrofit is the adaptation of newer technology or content to older models of equipment. After a prime-mover is retrofitted, the mover will then contain parts that are not in the Parts Manual for that machine. Examples of retrofit products include:
Emissions repower engines
Engine upgrades
Aftertreatment, such as diesel particulate filters (DPF) and diesel oxidation catalysts
Efficiency or performance enhancements, such as adding an engine compression brake to an Off-Highway Truck or a smooth belly guard to a landfill compactor
Ingress or egress enhancements, such as replacing a ladder with a diagonal stairwell on an Off-Highway TruckDealer & Customer Benefits
Registering retrofits will update the product configuration database. After a dealer registers a machine retrofit, the dealer will see the correct, as-maintained, configuration in the SIMSi "Product Configuration" screen. Registering a machine retrofit will help to improve service performance.Note: TMI will also be updated for engine replacements.To the extent that Cat Dealers have registered the retrofit product installations, Caterpillar will be able to communicate important product updates to Cat Dealers and customers.Actions Required by Cat Dealers & Customers:
The retrofit product Special Instruction will indicate if registration is required and what information will be needed.Cat Dealers
Register the machine retrofit.ReferenceRefer to Special Instruction, REHS5097, "Retrofit Registration Instructions" for detailed registration instructions.Customers
Submit the registration information to your Cat Dealer.