898101545 Mercruiser NUT

Start By:
Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".
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 contact with refrigerant.Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep face and hands away to help prevent injury.Protective goggles must always be worn when refrigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges indicate the system is empty of refrigerant.Always use precaution when a fitting is removed. Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still under pressure, release it slowly in a well ventilated area.Personal injury or death can result from inhaling refrigerant through a lit cigarette.Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling fumes released from a flame contacting air conditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or death.Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or wherever refrigerant gas may be present.Use a certified recovery and recycling cart to properly remove the refrigerant from the air conditioning system.
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.
Open the engine hood.
Recover the air conditioner refrigerant from the air conditioner system. Refer to Service Manual, SENR5664, "Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with R-134A Refrigerant" for the correct procedure. Refer to Special Publication, NEDG5065, "Air Conditioning Tools" for the correct tools.
Close the engine hood.
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Open rear grill (1). The refrigerant condenser (2) is mounted on the radiator assembly.
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Remove two hose clamps (4) which hold hose assembly (3) in place.
Remove the two bolts which hold bracket (7) in place. Remove bracket (7) .
Disconnect two hose assemblies (3) and (6) .
Remove hose clamp (5) which holds the two hose assemblies in place.
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Remove four bolts (8) and release latch (9) .
Remove refrigerant condenser (2) .Installation Procedure
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Install refrigerant condenser (2).
Install four bolts (8). Secure refrigerant condenser (2) in place with latch (9) .
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Note: Check the condition of the O-ring seals. If the O-ring seals are worn or damaged, use new O-ring seals for replacement.
Connect two hose assemblies (3) and (6) .
Install hose clamp (5) which holds the two hose assemblies in place.
Install two hose clamps (4) which hold hose assembly (3) in place.
Install bracket (7). Install the two bolts which hold bracket (7) in place.
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Close rear grill (1) .
Open the engine hood.
Evacuate the air conditioner system. Charge the air conditioner system. The correct charge is 2.5 kg (5.5 lb). Refer to Service Manual, SENR5664, "Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with R-134A Refrigerant" for the correct procedure. Refer to Special Publication, NEDG5065, "Air Conditioning Tools" for the correct tools.
Close the engine hood.End By: Separate the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".