TIP AS 3983032 - Caterpillar

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Remove the hood. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hood - Remove and Install".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.
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 Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or for disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change".
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Remove panel assemblies (1) .
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Loosen clamp (3). Disconnect hose (2) .
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Remove clamp (4) .
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Remove clamp (5). Loosen clamp (7). Disconnect hose (6) .
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Disconnect hose (8) .
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Remove bolts (9). Remove nuts (10). Remove bracket (11) .
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Remove panel assembly (12). Remove bolts (13). Remove panel assembly (14) .
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Remove bolts (15). Remove bolts (16). Position fan shroud (17) toward the engine.
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Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to radiator (18). The weight of radiator (18) is approximately 25 kg (55 lb). Remove bolts (19). Remove radiator (18) .