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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the upper intake manifold cover.
    Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Cover
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  2. Open the air bleed valve on top of the fuel manager/filter to release any pressure in the fuel supply system.
    Fig 2: Opening Air Bleed Valve
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  3. Remove the mounting bolts that connect the fuel manager/filter to the intake manifold.
    Fig 3: Fuel Manager/Filter Mounting Bolts
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  4. Remove the wiring harnesses and fuel hoses.
  5. Remove the fuel manager/filter by lifting straight up.
    Fig 4: Fuel Manager/Filter
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  6. Remove the fuel heater threaded cap nut by using hand pressure or a strap wrench.
  7. Remove the fuel heater from the filter housing.
  8. Clean the fuel heater to housing sealing surfaces.
    Fig 5: Fuel Heater Threaded Cap Nut, Cap Seal & Fuel Heater
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