Removal Procedure
Important: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.
- Relieve the fuel pressure.
Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Clean any dirt from the fuel pressure regulator retaining ring.
- Remove the vacuum hose from the pressure regulator (6).
- Remove the regulator assembly retainer clip (1).
- Lift and twist the fuel pressure regulator in order to remove
the fuel pressure regulator from the fuel pressure regulator housing using
a shop towel to catch any spilled fuel.
- Remove the regulator seal lower O-ring (2).
- Remove the regulator assembly filter (3).
- Remove the regulator seal upper O-ring (4).
- Remove the regulator seal back-up ring (5).
- Cover the fuel pressure regulator housing 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. |
- Install the new O-rings
on the fuel pressure regulator, if a new fuel pressure regulator is not being
installed. Lubricate the O-rings lightly with clean engine oil.
- Install the regulator seal lower O-ring (2).
- Install the regulator assembly filter (3).
- Install the regulator seal upper O-ring (4).
- Install the regulator seal back-up ring (5).
- Install the regulator assembly retainer clip (1).
- Install the vacuum line to the fuel pressure regulator.
- Install the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Inspect for leaks.
9.1. | Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds. |
9.2. | Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds. |
9.3. | Turn the ignition switch ON. |
9.4. | Visually inspect the fuel system for fuel leaks. |
- Install the injector sight
shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
.