Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE WORKING ON OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Relieve fuel pressure. For additional information,refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.







2. Remove the fuel pressure regulator.
1. Remove the vacuum hose.
2. Remove the snap ring.
3. Remove the fuel pressure regulator.
- Remove and discard the two fuel pressure regulator O-ring seals and the return seal.

INSTALLATION

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seals and return seal with clean Super Premium SAE 5W-30 motor oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G, to aid installation.