Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig. 7 Fuel Pressure Regulator Retainer:

The fuel pressure regulator is part of the fuel pump module (Fig. 7). Remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank to access the fuel pressure regulator. Refer to the Fuel Pump Module removal.

WARNING: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED BEFORE SERVICING ANY FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT. PERFORM THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE.

1. Spread tangs on pressure regulator retainer (Fig. 7).
2. Pry fuel pressure regulator out of housing.

Fig. 8 Fuel Pressure Regulator Retainer:

3. Ensure that the O-ring was removed with regulator (Fig. 8).

INSTALLATION
The fuel pressure regulator is part of the fuel pump module (Fig. 7). Remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank to access the fuel pressure regulator. Refer to the Fuel Pump Module removal.

1. Lightly lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil and place them into opening in pump module.
2. Push regulator into opening in pump module.
3. Push regulator retainer over tabs on housing.
4. Install Fuel Pump Module, refer to the Fuel Pump Module installation.