Fuel Pressure Regulator: Removal

NOTE: THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR IS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK.

Release the fuel pressure, refer to the STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove fuel tank. See Fig 1, (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK - REMOVAL) .

Fig 1: Fuel Tank Assembly
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Vacuum area before removing module lock ring.
Disconnect lines from top of the module.

NOTE: Use a brass punch to remove the 1/4 turn lock ring.

Fig 2: Locking Ring Contact Points

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Remove module lock ring. See Fig 2.
Drain fuel tank, use an approved gasoline draining station.
Remove module from fuel tank.
Remove wire from side of regulator, depressed tab on the connector in order to remove the ground wire. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Regulator Ground Removal
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Ground wire removed. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Ground Removed
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Use a socket to compress the 4 tabs that retain regulator.
Pry up regulator and remove regulator and o-rings.