Removal Procedure
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| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 138-7575 | Link Bracket | 4 |
Start By:
- Tilt the cab. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cab - Tilt".
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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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| NOTICE |
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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. |
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, all hoses and all tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
- Drain the coolant from the coolant system into a suitable container for proper storage or disposal.
Note: Drain the coolant if the machine is equipped with a cab heater. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7468, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the 216, 226, 236, 246, 252 and the 262. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7494, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the 267 and 277.
- Remove two nuts (1) .
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- Disconnect two wiring harnesses (2) and (3) .
- Remove wire tie-wrap (4) .
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- Remove nut (5) .
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- Disconnect frame ground strap (6) .
- Loosen hose clamps (7) .
Note: If your machine is equipped with a cab heater, perform Steps 8 and 9.
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- Disconnect heater hoses (8) .
- Use a suitable lifting device to support the cab.
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- Remove two cotter pins (10). There is one pin on each end of the cab support.
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- Remove two pins (11). There is one pin on each end of the cab support.
- Remove cab support (12) .
Note: If your machine is equipped with two cab supports, repeat Steps 11 to 13 in order to remove the other cab support.
- Lower the cab. Remove the bolt and nut (13) on the rear of the cab.
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- Repeat step 14 for the opposite side.
- Use tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to remove the cab assembly. The weight of a cab with a heater and without side windows and door is 185 kg (407 lb).
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