TUBE AS 1986823 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 370-8376 Cap Kit 1
Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training.Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information. Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.
Turn the fuel supply to the OFF position.
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Make temporary identification marks on the plastic tube assemblies in order to show the correct position of the plastic tube assemblies.
Place a suitable container below the fuel filter base in order to catch any fuel that might be spilled.
Disconnect plastic tube assembly (2), plastic tube assembly (4), and plastic tube assembly (5) from the assembly of primary fuel filter (3).
Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the plastic tube assemblies with new plugs. Use Tooling (A) in order to cap the ports in the primary fuel filter with new caps.
Disconnect the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) harness assembly from the connection on harness assembly (6) for water in fuel switch (7).
Remove bolts (1) and remove the assembly of primary fuel filter (3) from the mounting bracket.
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If necessary, follow Step 9.a through Step 9.e in order to disassembly the assembly of primary fuel filter (3).
Remove connection (8) and remove O-ring seal (9) (not shown).
Remove connection (12) and remove O-ring seal (10) (not shown).
Remove connection (13) and remove O-ring seal (11) (not shown).
Remove water in fuel switch (7) and remove O-ring seal (15) (not shown).
Remove the filter element from fuel filter canister (14). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace" for the correct procedure. Installation Procedure
Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training.Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information. Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting , "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.
Ensure that the fuel filter base is clean and free from damage. If necessary, replace the complete fuel filter base and filter assembly.
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If necessary, follow Step 2.a through Step 2.e in order to assembly primary fuel filter (3).
Install a new O-ring seal (9) (not shown) to connection (8). Install connection (8) to primary fuel filter (3). Tighten the connection to a torque of 20 N m (177 lb