Removal Procedure
Start By:
- Remove the radiator guard.
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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. |
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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 filler cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and radiator cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Cooling System Conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
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Note: Put identification of all lines, hoses, wires, and tubes for installation purposes. Install a cap or a plug in all lines, hoses, or tubes that are disconnected in order to prevent fluid loss. The caps or plugs will also prevent foreign material from entering the system.
- Loosen hose clamp (2) and remove tube assembly (1) .
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- Loosen hose clamp (4) and remove lower tube assembly (3) .
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- Loosen hose clamp (5) and remove drain hose (6) .
- Remove bolts, washers, brackets (7), and shield assemblies (8) .
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- Remove two bolts (9) and the washers on each side of the radiator guard assembly. Remove two bolts and washers on the bottom of the radiator (not shown).
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- The weight of the radiator is 41 kg (90 lb). Use two people to remove the radiator from guard assembly (10).