SHIELD AS-MANIFOLD 7W7986 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the right engine guard. See Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Side Guards - Remove and Install".
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 Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.Remove cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns.Cooling System Coolant Additive contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Note: Mark all hoses, lines, wires, and tubes for identification purposes. Cap all hoses, lines, and tubes in order to prevent foreign material from entering the system.Note: Drain all fluids in a suitable container for storage or disposal.
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Drain the engine coolant.
Loosen bolts (4). Remove water pump drive belt (1) .
Loosen clamp (2). Remove lower radiator hose (3) from the water pump.
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Loosen clamp (5). Remove the upper radiator hose from the water pump.
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Remove bolts (6) and (7). Remove mounting bracket (8) from the water pump.
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Disconnect the wire connector from temperature sensor (9) .
Remove bolts (10). Remove the water pump from the engine.