Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Fuel Hose Clamps

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Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3L) or Generator Replacement (6.6L) or Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) .
Remove the fuel filter/heater element housing to fuel feed block fuel hose. Refer to Fuel Hose Replacement - Fuel Filter/Heater Element Housing to Fuel Feed Block .
Remove the intake manifold tube. Refer to Intake Manifold Tube Replacement .
Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement (LU3) or Water Outlet Tube Replacement (LMM) .
Reposition the fuel hose clamp (2) at the fuel injection fuel feed manifold.

Fig 2: View Of Fuel Filter Hoses & Clamps

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Remove the fuel hose (4) from the fuel injection fuel feed manifold.

Fig 3: View Of Fuel Return Hose Clamps

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Reposition the fuel return hose clamp (1) at the fuel injection fuel feed manifold.

Fig 4: View Of Fuel Pipe Clip Bolt & Fuel Injector Fuel Feed Pipe

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Remove the fuel pipe clip bolt (1) and clip.
Disconnect the fuel injector fuel feed pipe (2) from the fuel injection fuel feed manifold.

Fig 5: View Of Fuel Feed Manifold Pipes

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NOTE: Note the routing of the fuel injection fuel feed manifold pipes under the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) bracket.

Remove the fuel injection fuel feed manifold from the fuel return hose and the vehicle.