Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. Relieve fuel pressure.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable from battery.




3. Remove fuel pressure regulator from delivery pipe.

CAUTION:
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.

4. Disconnect fuel return hose and vacuum hose from 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 following precautions.
- Use new O-ring.
- Apply thin coat of spindle oil or gasoline to O-ring to facilitate installation.




- Tighten fuel pressure regulator bolts to specified torque.

Tightening Torque
(a): 10 Nm (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)

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