Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line referring to "Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure:"
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.




3. Disconnect vacuum hose (1) from fuel pressure regulator.
4. Remove fuel pressure regulator (1) from fuel delivery pipe (3).

CAUTION: A small amount of fuel may be released when it is from delivery pipe. Place a shop cloth under delivery pipe so that released fuel is absorbed in it.




5. Disconnect fuel return hose (2) from fuel pressure regulator.

CAUTION: A small amount of fuel may be released when hose is disconnected. Cover hose to be disconnected with a shop cloth.

Installation




For installation, reverse removal procedure and note the followings.
- Use new O-ring.
- Apply thin coat of gasoline to O-ring to facilitate installation.




- Tighten fuel pressure regulator (1) bolts to specified torque.

Tightening Torque
Fuel pressure regulator bolt (a): 10 N.m (1.0 kg.m, 7.5 lb.ft)

- With engine "OFF" and ignition switch "ON", check for fuel leaks around fuel line connection.