Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair

Pressure Regulator Removal:

REMOVAL

V-Bank:

REMOVE V-BANK COVER

Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the two nuts and V-bank cover.


DISCONNECT VACUUM SENSING HOSE

Fuel Return Line:

DISCONNECT FUEL RETURN HOSE

(a) Put a suitable container or shop towel under the pressure regulator.

(b) Disconnect the return hose from the pressure regulator.

Regulator Lock Nut:

REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR

Loosen the lock nut, and remove the pressure regulator.






INSTALLATION

O-ring Installation:

INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR

(a) Fully loosen the lock nut of the pressure regulator.

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

(c) Thrust the pressure regulator completely into the delivery pipe by hand.

Regulator Orientation:

(d) Turn the pressure regulator counterclockwise until the vacuum pipe faces in the direction indicated in the illustration.



(e) Tighten the lock nut.

Torque: 22 N-m (220 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbs)