3406E and 3456 Generator Set Engines Caterpillar


Fuel Filter Base - Remove

Usage:

C-15 6NZ

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
185-3630  Strap Wrench  
ZZ  9U-7072  Tapered Cap/Plug 
9U-7070 Tapered Cap/Plug 

Note: SERVICE DATA: TOOLING (ZZ) WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE REMOVAL OR THE INSTALLATION. THIS TOOLING IS SHOWN IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE EXPERIENCED SERVICEMAN.


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.



NOTICE

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.


  1. Turn the fuel supply to the “OFF” position.


    Illustration 1g01002631

  2. Disconnect harness assembly (2) from the fuel temperature sensor.

  3. Disconnect hose assembly (3), (6), and (8) from fuel filter base (4).

  4. Disconnect tube assembly (5) from fuel filter base (4).

  5. Use Tooling (A) to remove fuel filter (7) from fuel filter base (4).

  6. Remove bolts (1) that fasten the fuel filter base to the cylinder block. Remove fuel filter base (4).

Caterpillar Information System:

3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 047 - CID 1361 - FMI 04 DFW Gen Oil Cooler Inlet Temp Sensor short to gnd
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 047 - CID 1361 - FMI 03 DFW Gen Oil Cool In Temp Sens open/short to +batt
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 047 - CID 1360 - FMI 04 DFW Gen Oil Cooler Outlet Temp Sensor short to gnd
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 047 - CID 1360 - FMI 03 DFW Gen Oil Cool Out Temp Sens open/short to +batt
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3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 047 - CID 1359 - FMI 04 DLO Gen Cooler Outlet Temp Sensor short to gnd
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 047 - CID 1359 - FMI 03 DLO Gen Cooler Out Temp Sensor open/short to +batt
P16, P20, P25, P28, P40 and P60 Pulverizers Ring Gear - Remove and Install
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 047 - CID 1358 - FMI 04 DLO Gen Cooler Inlet Temp Sensor short to gnd
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 047 - CID 1358 - FMI 03 DLO Gen Cool Inlet Temp Sensor open/short to +batt
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 047 - CID 1352 - FMI 04 DFW Aftercooler Outlet Temp Sensor short to gnd
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 047 - CID 1352 - FMI 03 DFW Aftercooler Out Temp Sens open/short to +batt
3406E On-Highway Engine Engine Oil Cooler - Remove
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 036 - CID 1365 - FMI 05 Black Start Push Button Lamp open circuit
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 111 - CID 1201 - FMI 05 Thermocouple #1 open circuit
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 111 - CID 1201 - FMI 04 Thermocouple #1 short to ground
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 111 - CID 1202 - FMI 04 Thermocouple #2 short to ground
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 111 - CID 1202 - FMI 05 Thermocouple #2 open circuit
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 111 - CID 1203 - FMI 04 Thermocouple #3 short to ground
3126B and 3126E On-highway Engines Belt Tightener - Remove
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 111 - CID 1203 - FMI 05 Thermocouple #3 open circuit
3500B Engines Turbocharger - Remove - Rear Mounted Turbocharger
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 111 - CID 1204 - FMI 04 Thermocouple #4 short to ground
3512B Marine Auxiliary Engine MID 111 - CID 1204 - FMI 05 Thermocouple #4 open circuit
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