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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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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 Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal.
- If the engine is equipped with a vent hose and a radiator hose then disconnect the vent hose and the radiator hose.
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Illustration 1 g00905514 - Loosen clamp (1) and disconnect hose (2). If your application is equipped with a heater core, then loosen the clamps and remove the hoses that are connected to the water outlet manifold for the heater core.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the cover and the water temperature regulator in order to remove the water outlet manifold.
- Remove bolts (4) that hold the water outlet manifold in position.
- Remove water outlet manifold (3) and the gasket.
- Install water outlet manifold (3) and the gasket.
- Install bolts (4) that hold the water outlet manifold in position.
- Connect hose (2) and tighten clamp (1). If your application is equipped with a heater core, then tighten the clamps and install the hoses that are connected to the water outlet manifold for the heater core.
- If the engine is equipped with a radiator hose and a vent hose then connect the radiator hose and the vent hose.
- Fill the cooling system with coolant. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capabilities".
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