Caterpillar — Caterpillar Maintenance Manual (EN)

108 Maintenance Section Engine Air Filter Secondary Element - Replace The primary element can be washed in warm water with a nonsudsing household detergent. Fully rinse the pleats. Allow the primary element to air dry completely. g00811400 Illustration 166 1. Open the engine access door. The air filter is located on the right side of the machine. g00038610 Illustration 165 8. Inspect the primary element after you clean the element. Do not use an element if the pleats, the gaskets or the seals are damaged. 9. Cover the clean primary element. Store the element in a clean, dry location. 10. Install a clean primary element. 11. Clean the cover and install the cover on the air filter housing.

Fasten the clips in order to secure the cover. 12. Close the engine access door. i01562201 Engine Air Filter Secondary Element - Replace g00811418 Illustration 167 SMCS Code: 1054-510-SE 2. Loosen the clips which hold the cover (1) on the air filter housing. Remove the cover from the air filter housing. NOTICE Always replace the secondary filter element. Never at- tempt to reuse it by cleaning. The secondary filter element should be replaced at the time the primary element is serviced for the third time.

The secondary filter element should also be replaced if the yellow piston in the filter element indicator enters the red zone after installation of a clean primary ele- ment, or if the exhaust smoke is still black. g00811403 Illustration 168