Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair
REMOVALWARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY IGNITE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the fuel return hose spring lock coupling.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator.
4. Remove the fuel pressure regulator and pipe assembly.
INSTALLATION
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 VAPORS ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY IGNITE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: Install a new pressure regulator O-ring seal.
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Lubricate the fuel pressure regulator O-ring seal with clean engine oil, XO-10W30-QSP or DSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSSM2C-153-H, to aid installation.