Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Clean all the fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the pipe in order to avoid possible fuel system contamination.

Fig 1: View Of Fuel Feed Pipe

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Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) or Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) .
Disconnect the chassis fuel feed pipe (1) from the engine compartment feed pipe. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
Cap the fuel pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.

Fig 2: View Of Fuel Pipe Retainer Nuts & Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt

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Remove the fuel pipe retainer nuts (1).
Remove the fuel pipe bracket bolt (2).

Fig 3: View Of Fuel Pipe Retainer

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Remove the fuel pipe retainer.
Pull straight up on the pipe in order to remove the pipe from the fuel meter body.

Fig 4: View Of Spacer Ring, Fuel Seal Retainer, Upper & Lower Fuel Seals

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Remove and discard the following components from the fuel meter body:
- Fuel seal retainer (1)
- Upper fuel seal (2)
- Spacer ring (3)
- Lower fuel seal (4)