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Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair

Fuel Rail Assembly.:




Fuel Pressure Regulator Assembly.:





CAUTION: Fuel pressure must be relieved prior to opening the fuel system.

Remove or Disconnect:
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal
2. Remove fuel rail cover
3. Remove fuel rail assembly

Disassemble
1. Remove fuel tube bracket attaching screw and bracket
2. Remove pressure regulator attaching screw
3. Remove pressure regulator from fuel rail
4. Remove fuel outlet tube retainer clip and fuel outlet tube from pressure regulator
5. Remove fuel outlet tube O-ring and discard

Assemble
1. Lubricate new pressure regulator O-ring with clean engine oil and install on regulator
2. Install fuel outlet tube into regulator and install retainer clip
3. Push regulator into rail
4. Tighten pressure regulator attaching screw
Torque Value: 10 N-m (89 lb.in.)
5. Connect fuel tube bracket and attaching screw
Torque Value: 5 N-m (44 lb.in.)



Install or Connect:
1. Install fuel rail assembly
2. Install fuel rail cover
3. Tighten filler cap
4. Connect negative battery cable

Inspect:
Turn ignition switch to "ON" position for two seconds, then turn to "OFF" for ten seconds. Again turn to "ON" position and check for fuel leaks.