PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE CONNECTOR FOR THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL SWITCH ON CERTAIN 345D EXCAVATORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE CONNECTOR FOR THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL SWITCH ON CERTAIN 345D EXCAVATORS

Usage:

REBE6313-00

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20Jul2010

U-266

A-204

D-226

O-229

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*Before/After*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE CONNECTOR FOR THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL SWITCH ON CERTAIN 345D EXCAVATORS
1302		PS43122

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS43122" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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TERMINATION DATE

31Jul2012

PROBLEM

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The existing location of the connector for the engine oil level switch can cause stress on the wires in the connector on certain 345D Excavators. This can lead to wire breakage and cause the switch to malfunction. The connector has been relocated to the engine on a new clip which eliminates this issue.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
345D	NEG00179-00409, 411-442
345D L	BYC00146-00149 EEH00221-00797 JKN00109-00110 KFH00211-00214 MLK00161-00183 PBT00168-00396, 400 RAE00142-00150 RAJ00231-00352 RGD00141-00149 RGG00101-00269 YEE00241-00538
345D LC-VG	LKY00251-00297
345D OEM	P5D00101-00158

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	1305300	CLIP
1	2130677	SWITCH AS
1	2385082	SEAL-O-RING-STOR
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 11% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Relocate the engine oil level switch to a new clip on the engine. Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
0-4000 hrs, 0-36 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

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NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

Rework Procedure

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Do not touch any part of an operating engine. Allow the engine to cool before any maintenance is performed on the engine. Relieve all pressure in the air system, in the oil system, in the lubrication system, in the fuel system, or in the cooling system before any lines, fittings or related items are disconnected.

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil to contact the skin. Also, do not allow hot components to contact the skin.

1. Remove the front, bottom guard under the engine.

2. If the rework is not being completed during the normal engine oil change interval, drain three gallons of oil from the pan. Contain the oil in a suitable container. The oil level must be below the switch to begin this rework procedure.

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3. Disconnect connector (1) from the harness. Remove switch (2) from the engine oil pan.

4. Remove bolt (3) from the engine. Save this bolt for re-use.

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5. Install the 130-5300 clip (4) and bolt (3) on the engine.

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6. Install the 238-5082 O-Ring Seal on the 213-0677 Switch.

7. Install the new 213-0677 Switch (5) in the oil pan and attach connector (6) to clip (4).

8. Connect the wiring harness to connector (6).

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9. Add engine oil to obtain the correct level in the engine. Run the engine and verify there are no leaks and verify proper operation of the switch.

10. Install the bottom guard.