Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement 4.3L (RPO LU3) Engine
Removal Procedure
- Remove the upper intake
manifold. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
in Engine Mechanical-4.3L.
- Remove the fuel pressure regulator retainer clip (5).
- Twist and pull the fuel pressure regulator (6) in order to remove
the regulator from the housing using a shop towel to catch any spilled fuel.
- Remove and discard the regulator seal O-ring (10).
- Remove and discard the regulator filter (9).
- Remove and discard the regulator seal O-ring (8).
- Remove and discard the backup ring (7).
- Cover the fuel pressure regulator housing to prevent contamination
from entering the fuel system.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the NEW O-rings
seals with clean engine oil.
- Assemble the following NEW parts to the fuel pressure regulator:
• | Regulator seal O-ring (8) |
• | Regulator seal O-ring (10) |
- Install the fuel pressure regulator with the vacuum tube pointing
down.
- Install the fuel pressure regulator retainer clip (5).
- Install the upper manifold. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
in Engine Mechanical-4.3L.