Removing Intake Muffler

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Loosen clamp -1- on the intake tube for the heater and pull off intake muffler. The clamp must be replaced.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp On Intake Tube
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Loosen tie-wrap -1- on the heater holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie-Wrap On Heater Holder
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Release intake muffler at the fixing clip for the heater housing holder -1- and remove muffler.

Fig 3: Removing Intake Muffler Mounting
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