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Fuel Filter
1. Squeeze tangs and move hose clamps ( A , Figure 56)
away from fuel inlet ( B ) and outlet ( C ) fittings. Remove
fuel inlet and outlet hoses from fuel filter ( E ) fittings.
NOTE: Wrap shop towel around fuel filter to catch any fuel
leakage
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2. Remove and dispose of the fuel filter in the proper
receptacle.
Electric Lift Fuel Pump
1. Remove the two fasteners ( A , Figure 57) to release
electric lift fuel pump bracket from lifting bracket.
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2. Disconnect fuel pump connector ( B ).
3. Squeeze the tangs of the fuel line clamps ( C ) and move
away from fuel inlet and outlet fittings. Remove fuel inlet
and outlet hoses from the lift pump ( D ).
NOTE: Wrap shop towel around fuel filter fittings to catch any
fuel leakage.
4. Remove fuel lift pump and set aside.
Fuel Pump - Carbureted Engine
1. Squeeze tangs and move hose clamp on the fuel feed
line ( A , Figure 58) away from the fuel pump.
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2. Remove the fuel feed line from the fuel pump.
3. Squeeze tangs and move the hose clamp (
B ) away from
the fuel inlet on the carburetor.
4. Remove the fuel pump outlet to carburetor line from the
carburetor.
5. Squeeze tangs and move the hose clamp ( C ) away from
the vent line on the intake manifold.
6. Remove the vent line from the intake manifold.
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