966M Tier 4, 966M Tier 4 Series XE, 972M Tier 4 and 972M Tier 4 Series XE Wheel Loaders Caterpillar


Hood - Remove and Install - One Piece Hood

Usage:

972M A78

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
138-7575  Link Bracket 

Start By:

  1. Remove hood tilt actuator


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  1. Remove bolts (1). Remove panel (2).


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  2. Disconnect wire harnesses (3).


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  3. Remove grommet (4). Reposition wire harnesses (3) through hole (X)


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  4. Remove air cleaner cover (5).


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  5. Remove plugs (6).


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  6. Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to hood (7). The weight of hood (7) is approximately 295 kg (650 lb).


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  7. Remove pins (8). Remove hood (7).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install hood (7) in the reverse order of removal.

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