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4. Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to disconnect the lens heater block grounding strap from
the lens heater block, but leave it attached to the tray.
Figure 170. Disconnecting the Lens Heater Block Grounding Strap
Lens
Heater
Block
Lens Heater
Grounding Strap
Screw
5. Using a T10 Torxhead remove the screw holding the filament clip in place.
6. Remove both pieces of the filament clip.
7. Lift the filament out of the block.
8. Using a T10 Torxhead to remove the two screws on the mixing chamber and pull the
chamber off.
9. Twist and remove the two source-repeller thumbscrews.
Figure 171. Removing the Source-Repeller Thumbscrews
Source-Repeller Thumbscrews
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