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Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair


FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect hoses.





- Disconnect the hoses from the fuel pressure regulator:
- Vacuum sensing hose
- Fuel return hose

CAUTION: Put a shop towel under the pressure regulator.

2. Remove fuel pressure regulator.





- Loosen the lock nut, and remove the pressure regulator.
- Remove the O-ring from the pressure regulator.


1. Install fuel pressure regulator.
- Fully loosen the lock nut on the pressure regulator.





- Apply a light coat of gasoline to a new O-ring, and install it to the pressure regulator.





- Insert the pressure regulator into the delivery pipe by hand completely.
- Turn the pressure regulator counterclockwise until the fuel outlet port faces in the direction indicated in the illustration.
- Tighten the lock nut.

Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)

2. Connect hoses.
- Connect the hoses to the fuel pressure regulator:
- Vacuum sensing hose
- Fuel return hose
3. Check for fuel leaks.