SUPPORT AS 1674130 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the hood. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, SENR8539, "Hood - Remove" for the correct procedure.
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Operations and Maintenance Manual for the correct procedure.
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 filler cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and radiator cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Cooling System Conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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: Install caps and plugs on all openings in order to prevent dirt or debris from entering the system. Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the removal procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal components.Note: For easier assembly, mark all hose assemblies, tube assemblies, wire harnesses and cables for identification purposes.
Release the pressure on the cooling system by slowly loosening the filler cap on the radiator.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system by performing the following steps: placing a drain hose through the hole in the rear of the bumper, attaching the hose to the drain valve fitting and opening the drain valve. Drain the coolant from the engine and the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the cooling system capacities. Drain the engine coolant to a level below the top hose.
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Drain the fuel from the fuel tank down below the level of hose assembly (2). The fuel should be drained into a suitable container for storage or disposal.
Loosen the two hose clamps and remove top coolant hose (1) .
Disconnect fuel hose assembly (2) .
Shut off the main fuel valve and disconnect hose assembly (4) .
Disconnect wire connector (6) .
Remove bolts (3) from the pump and filter assembly (5) .
Remove the pump and filter assembly (5) from the side of the fuel tank.
Remove bolt (7) and the clip.
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Remove three bolts (8) and the clips which are located under the fuel tank.
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Remove bolts (9) and the clips which are located under the fuel tank.
Remove bolt (10) and the clip.
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The radiator has been removed for photographic purposes.
Disconnect wire connector (12) from the fuel sensor.
Remove six bolts (11) and the clips from the wiring harness.
Remove bolts (13) from the starting aid. Move the starting aid to the side.
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Remove screws (14) and circuit breaker assembly (15) from the