STAND AS- 3083471 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
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, "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.
Note: Put identification marks on all hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all wires, and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss, and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
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Remove fuel filter (6) from fuel filter assembly (3) .
Disconnect harness assembly (5) .
Disconnect hose assemblies (4) and (2) from fuel filter assembly (3) .
Remove bolts (1) and fuel filter assembly (3) from the engine.Installation Procedure
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Install fuel filter assembly (3) and bolts (1) on the engine.
Connect hose assemblies (2) and (4) to fuel filter assembly (3) .
Connect harness assembly (5) .
Install fuel filter (6) to fuel filter assembly (3) .