C13 Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

1. Turn the fuel supply to the OFF position and turn the power disconnect switch to the OFF.

Note: Depending on the machine application, the fuel filter assembly will be mounted in various places on a machine. The following procedure is a general procedure for servicing the fuel filter base. Refer to the machine-specific engine supplement manual for more specific instructions.

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2. Cut clips (1) and remove hose assemblies (2) and the fittings.

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3. Disconnect the harness assembly from fuel temperature sensor (3). Remove temperature sensor (3) .

4. Disconnect the harness assembly from pre-filter fuel pressure sensor (4). Remove pressure sensor (4) .

5. Use Tooling (A) to remove fuel filters (5). Remove fuel filter base (6) .

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6. Remove adapter assembly (7) and studs (8) .

Installation Procedure

1. Install fuel filter base (6) in reverse order of removal.
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   1. Apply Tooling (B) to the threads of studs (8). Tooling (B) should cover the threads of the stud, shown as Distance (C), which is a measurement of 7.6 ± 0.8 mm (0.3 ± 0.03 inch).

   2. Tighten studs (8) to a torque of 70 ± 15 N·m (52 ± 11 lb ft).

   3. Tighten fuel temperature sensor (1) to a torque of 20 ± 3 N·m (177 ± 26 lb in).

   4. Tighten pre-filter fuel pressure sensor (2) to a torque of 10 ± 2 N·m (88 ± 17 lb in).

   5. Lubricate the fuel filter seals with the fluid that is being sealed prior to installation. Use Tooling (A) to tighten the fuel filters (5) to a torque of 35 ± 3 N·m (26 ± 2 lb ft).