Removing

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-- Remove the intake manifold upper section. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the high pressure pump toothed belt. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the high pressure line protective plate.

Fig 1: Identifying Union Fittings -1 Through 4-

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-- Remove the union nuts -1 through 4- and free up the high pressure lines.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- .

-- Remove the fuel supply hose -1- and return hose -2- .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the high pressure pump.

Fig 2: Identifying Electrical Connector -3-

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WARNING:

Follow the guidelines for a clean working environment when working on the fuel system. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS AND FUEL SYSTEM WORK INSTRUCTIONS .
Always follow these rules before and during work.