PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 18: BODY
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DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
10.1.1 Front Bumper
The front bumper is hinged to give access to the
steering gear and to facilitate removal and
installation. To remove the bumper, unscrew the
top retaining bolts (2) and tilt down the bumper.
WARNING
Front bumper is heavy. Use prop
er lifting
equipment to support the bumper during the
removal and installation operations to avoid
personal injury.
FIGURE 9: BUMPER TOP RETAINING BOLTS
Front bumper has the tow truck connectors to
provide electrical supply from the tow truck to the
rear clearance lights, the rear flasher lights, the
tail lights and the stop lights. It also provides air
for brakes and some vehicle equipment.
FIGURE 10: TOW TRUCK CONNECTORS
Disconnect electrical connector and both
emergency air supply lines from the bumper
(hoses are not pressurized).
FIGURE 11: FRONT BUMPER AIR LINES AND
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Using the spring adjustment hex nut, remove
bumper spring tension until the end hook can be
disconnected from the bumper bracket.
NOTE
To facilitate spring tension adjustment
during re-
installation, take note of the
spring hook length (taken from the
adjustment nut face to the bumper
bracket hole) before removal.
WARNING
Bumper spring is under heavy tension; do not
pry out the spring hook without completely
removing the spring tension.

PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in