Removal Procedure
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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. 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 Tools and Shop Products Guide", for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure. Steam can cause personal injury. Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve pressure. Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury. |
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- Drain the coolant from the ecology drain for the radiator into a suitable container for storage or disposal.
- Remove bolts (3) and the washers from left hand side radiator door (2) and right hand side radiator door (1) .
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- Open the radiator doors.
- Loosen two hose clamps (4) and disconnect hose (5) and hose (7) from radiator core (6) .
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- Remove bolts (8) and the washers from radiator core (6) .
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- Carefully lift radiator core (6) in order to free the lower tubes and the seal from the lower tank assembly.
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- Remove radiator core (6) from the machine.
- Repeat Step 4 through step 7 for all other radiator cores.
Installation Procedure
- Carefully replace all radiator cores (6). Make sure that the lower tubes and the seals are realigned in the lower tank assembly.
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- Install bolts (8) and the washers in all radiator cores (6) .
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- Connect hoses (5) and hoses (7) on all radiator cores (6) .
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- Tighten two clamps (4) on all hoses.
- Close right side radiator door (1) and left side radiator door (2) .
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- Install bolts (3) and the washers.
- Fill the cooling system with coolant.
Note: Refer to Operation Manual, SEBU7109, "Refill Capacities" for the proper refill capacities.