Removing Holder For Heater

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Heater Holder

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Unclip fuel line at the two holders -arrows- .

Fig 2: Unclipping Fuel Line
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Unscrew fastening screw -2- and remove water tube holder -1- .

Fig 3: Identifying Water Tube Holder Fastening Screws
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Open line bracket -arrow A- and remove wire harness -arrow B- .

Fig 4: Loosening Wire Harness
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Loosen circulating pump.
1. 4.1. Open line bracket -arrow A- and remove line -arrow B- .
2. 4.2. Pull plug connection off the holder -arrow C- .
3. 4.3. Unscrew fastening screw -1- and open clamp -arrow D- .
  
  Fig 5: Loosening Circulating Pump
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Screw off both fastening nuts -1- on the directional-control valve holder -2- .

Fig 6: Identifying Directional-Control Valve Holder And Fastening Nuts
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Drill out blind rivets -1- at the water tubes.

Fig 7: Removing Water Tube Blind Rivets
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Unscrew fastening screws -1- on the heater.

Fig 8: Unscrewing Heater Fastening Screws
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Lift up holder for heater -arrow A- , guide it out at the water tubes -arrow B- and remove it.

Fig 9: Removing Heater Holder
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