Cab Doors May Not Open from the Outside on Certain Telehandlers {7308} Caterpillar

Telehandler

TH306D (S/N: TD21-174; TD31-149)

TH3510D (S/N: TH21-185; TH31-150)

TH357D (S/N: TD61-209; TD71-149)

TH408D (S/N: TH41-149; TH91-236)

TH514D (S/N: MWG1-207; MWY1-UP)

TL1055D (S/N: ML51-1143; MNT1-218)

TL1255D (S/N: ML71-1069; MYW1-221)

TL642D (S/N: ML81-795; MLG1-205)

TL943D (S/N: MLD1-203; MLJ1-564)

Introduction

The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a permanent solution is known, use the solution that is identified below.

Problem

Cab doors may not open from the outside on the machines listed above. If the outside door handle is pulled too hard, the linkage for the outside door handle may become disconnected within the door. The doors can be opened from the inside.

Illustration 1	g06246238
Disconnected linkage

Solution

If the doors do not open from the outside, refer to the following rework procedure:

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1. Open the door using the inside door handle.

   Note: Access the inside door handle without breaking the windows or exterior door handles. If you cannot easily access the inside door handle, contact your Dealerships Technical Communicator (TC). The TC can create a Product Health Service Request (SR), reference this publication in the description. Attach any relevant photos prior to submitting the SR to Caterpillar if instructions are necessary.

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   Illustration 2	g06246255
   (1) Strap

2. Use the large Phillips head screwdriver in order to remove the door latch cover.

3. Secure the end of the bar into the plastic clip with a strap (1) as shown in Illustration 2.