Fuel Pressure Regulator Removal and Installation

Fuel Pressure Regulator Removal and Installation

Removal

WARNING:

- A small amount of fuel may be released when it is removed from delivery pipe. Place a shop cloth under delivery pipe so that released fuel is absorbed in it.
- A small amount of fuel may be released when hose is disconnected. Cover hose to be disconnected with a shop cloth.

1) Relieve fuel pressure according to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2) Disconnect battery negative cable from battery.
3) Remove engine cover and cover bracket.
4) Remove fuel pressure regulator (1) from delivery pipe (3).
5) Disconnect fuel return hose (2) and vacuum hose (4) from pressure regulator.






Installation

For installation, reverse removal procedure and note the following precautions.

- 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 bolts (a): 11 Nm (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lbf-ft)





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