Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Tools Required

J 34730 Fuel Pressure Gauge





1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.

2. Clean any dirt from the fuel pressure regulator retaining ring.




3. Remove the vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator.

Fuel Pressure Regulator:

4. Remove the snap ring (7) from the fuel pressure regulator.

5. Using a shop towel to catch any spilled fuel, lift and twist the fuel pressure regulator in order to remove the fuel pressure regulator (6) from the fuel pressure regulator housing (1).

6. Remove the regulator O-ring small (2).

7. Remove the regulator filter screen (3).

8. Remove the regulator O-ring large (4).

9. Remove the regulator O-ring back up (5).

10. Cover the fuel pressure regulator housing (1) to prevent contamination from entering the fuel system.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:

^ Do not use compressed air in order to test or clean a fuel pressure regulator as damage to the fuel pressure regulator may result.

^ Clean the fuel pressure regulator filter screen with gasoline if necessary.

^ Do not immerse the fuel pressure regulator in a solvent bath in order to prevent damage to the fuel pressure regulator.

1. Install the new O-rings on the fuel pressure regulator (6), if a new fuel pressure regulator is not being installed. Lubricate the O-rings lightly with clean engine oil.

2. Install the regulator back up O-ring (5).

3. Install the regulator O-ring large (4).

4. Install the regulator filter screen (3).

5. Install the regulator O-ring small (2).

6. Install the fuel pressure regulator (6) in the fuel pressure regulator housing (1).

7. Install the snap ring (7) to the fuel pressure regulator.

8. Install the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator.