Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair

WARNING: This procedure involves working with parts associated with gasoline delivery. Even though the gasoline may be drained from the parts, some gasoline and/or gasoline vapors may remain. Do not smoke or bring parts into an area where an open flame or spark could ignite the gasoline or gasoline vapors. Serious bodily injury may result if gasoline or vapors ignite. When service procedures involve gasoline suitable fire extinguishing equipment should be available in the area.

Fuel Pressure Regulator W/Vacuum Line Removed:

REMOVAL

Electric Fuel Pump And Fuel Gauge Connectors:

1. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector at the rear of the fuel tank.
2. Start and run the engine until it stalls, then turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
4. Connect the fuel pump harness connector.
5. Remove the fuel return line from the regulator.
6. Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the fuel pressure regulator.

INSTALLATION

Fuel Pressure Regulator Installation:

1. When connecting the fuel pressure regulator to the fuel rail, apply unleaded fuel to the O-ring and then insert, being careful not to damage the O-ring.
2. Torque the fuel pressure regulator mounting bolts.

Torque: 7 - 10 Nm (5 - 7 ft lb).

3. After replacement of the fuel pressure regulator, check for leaks with the system pressurized.