Removal Procedure
Start By:
- Remove the aftercooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Aftercooler - Remove and Install".
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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 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 Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali. At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns. Remove cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns. Cooling System Coolant Additive contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
Note: Put identification on all lines, hoses, wires, and tubes for installation purposes. Install a cap or a plug on all lines, hoses, and tubes in order to prevent foreign material from entering the system.
Note: Drain all fluids into a suitable container for storage or disposal.
- Loosen hose clamp (2) .
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- Remove upper radiator hose (1) from the radiator.
- Loosen hose clamp (3) .
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- Remove lower radiator hose (4) from the radiator.
- Remove the bolts and mounts (5) from each end of radiator assembly (6). Use a suitable lifting device to remove the radiator.
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Installation Procedure
- Use a suitable lifting device to install the radiator. Install the bolts and mounts (5) into each end of radiator assembly (6). Remove the lifting device.
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- Install lower radiator hose (4) onto the radiator.
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- Tighten hose clamp (3) .
- Install upper radiator hose (1) onto the radiator.
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- Tighten hose clamp (2) .
End By: Install the aftercooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Aftercooler - Remove and Install".