TUBE AS-OIL GAUGE 3518694 - Caterpillar

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Remove the screws that secure panel (7) in position. For the locations of the screws, refer to the white arrows in Illustration 19 and Illustration 20. Make a note of the location of the screws for the purpose of installation.
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Lift the left hand side of panel (7) first before removing the panel from the cab.
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Remove the screws and the washers that secure panel (19) to panel (20). It will be necessary to remove the caps from the heads of the screws first. Place the caps in a safe place. Reuse the caps during the installation procedure. Make a note of the location of all the screws and washers for the purpose of installation.
Dislodge panel (19) from the panel's position on top of panel (20). Do not remove panel (19) .
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Remove the screws and the washers that secure panel (20) to the cab. It will be necessary to remove the caps from the heads of the screws first. Place the caps in a safe place. Reuse the caps during the installation procedure. Make a note of the location of all the screws and washers for the purpose of installation.
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Dislodge the bottom of panel (20) from the side of cab. Move the panel to one side. Do not remove the panel.
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Remove floormat (22) carefully from the cab. Take care to pull the floormat around parking brake control (21) .
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Disconnect electrical connector (23) for the fuel level sender.
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Disconnect fuel lines (24) from the fuel tank.
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Place a suitable floor jack with suitable cribbing under the fuel tank. Use the floor jack to support the weight of the fuel tank. The weight of the fuel tank is approximately 44 kg (97 lb).
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Inside of the cab
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Outside of the cab
Remove bolts (25) and the washers that secure the fuel tank to the machine.
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Use the floor jack to carefully lower the fuel tank. Ensure that electrical connector (23) is not fouled by the frame of the cab.
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Carefully turn the fuel tank by approximately 90 degrees. Use the floor jack to carefully remove the fuel tank from the machine. Pass the filler tube of the fuel tank between the wheel and the frame of the cab. Refer to Illustration 33.