0212915 JOHNSON PLATE, Rear

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     FT-1114     Vacuum Cap     1    Start By:
Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the winch. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, SENR6693, "Winch - Remove" for the machine that is being serviced.
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.
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.Make sure all of the attachments have been lowered, oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
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Remove hose (2) from the articulated hitch area.
Drain the fuel tank into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The capacity of the fuel tank on the 515 is 185 L (50 US gal). The capacity of the fuel tank on the 525 is 265 L (70 US gal).
Open ball valve (1) in order to drain the fuel tank.
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Remove two bolts (3) from the back up alarm.
Remove six bolts (4) and guard (5) .
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Disconnect two electrical connectors (6) and remove backup alarm (7) .
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Disconnect six electrical connectors (8) .Note: Five of the electrical connectors go to the control valve and one goes to the fuel sending unit.
Use Tooling (A) to place a vacuum on the hydraulic tank.
Disconnect two hydraulic hoses (9) .
Disconnect four hydraulic hoses (10) .
Position the wires and hydraulic hoses away from the sides of the fuel tank in order to prevent possible damage.
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Disconnect three fuel hoses (11) from the fuel tank.
Remove three fittings from the fuel tank in order to allow clearance.
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Disconnect fuel hose (12) from fuel tank drain valve (13) .
Remove fuel tank drain valve (13). Remove the fitting from the fuel tank in order to allow clearance.
Use Tooling (A) to place a vacuum on the hydraulic tank.
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Disconnect four hydraulic hoses (14) from arch cylinders (15) .
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Attach suitable lifting chains and a hoist to fuel tank (16) .
Remove four bolts (17) and fuel tank (16). The weight of the fuel tank is 150 kg (330 lb).