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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  3. Remove the fuel feed intermediate pipe. Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement 
  4. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the clip (1).
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  5. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (2) from the fuel pump. Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  6. Fuel Pump Insulator (1) - Remove
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    WARNING:

    The noise cancelling foam component MUST be replaced if it has been exposed to engine fluids. Failure to replace the noise cancelling foam component that has been exposed to engine fluids may result in an engine fire resulting in catastrophic engine damage, and possible injury or death.

  7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  8. Fuel Pump Bolt (4) - Remove [2x]
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    CAUTION:

    Alternately loosen the fuel pump bolts one turn at a time until the pump is fully disengaged from fuel pump lifter follower. Trying to remove the pump bolts without even side-to-side loosening may result in pump plunger damage

  9. Fuel Pump (1) - Remove
  10. Fuel Pump Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD
  11. Valve Lifter Follower (2) - Remove