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 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.
- Remove six bolts (1) from the engine access panel on the left side of the machine. Remove access panel (2) .
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- Release the pressure in the cooling system by slowly loosening radiator filler cap (3) .
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- Open drain valve (4) and drain the coolant from the cooling system. The capacity of the cooling system is 38 L (10 US gal).
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- Remove bolt (5) .
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- Loosen hose clamps (6) and (7) .
- Disconnect electrical connector (10) .
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- Remove bolts (9) .
- Remove bolts (8). Remove elbow (11) from the water pump.
- Remove bolts (12) and water pump (13) .
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