Removal & Installation
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Release fuel pressure at fuel filter. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE. On turbo models, drain coolant and remove throttle body to access fuel pressure regulator. See THROTTLE BODY.
- On all models, disconnect vacuum hose from pressure regulator. Place a rag under fuel pressure regulator, and slowly remove fuel return hose union bolt at pressure regulator. Remove 2 bolts, and remove pressure regulator from fuel rail. Remove and discard "O" ring.
- Apply light coat of gasoline to NEW "O" ring and install onto pressure regulator. Install pressure regulator completely into fuel rail. Verify regulator rotates smoothly. If pressure regulator does not rotate smoothly, verify "O" ring is correctly installed. Replace "O" ring if necessary. Reinstall pressure regulator.
- Tighten 2 bolts to 78 INCH lbs. (8.8 N.m). Connect fuel return hose to pressure regulator with NEW gaskets. Tighten union bolt to 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m). Connect vacuum hose to fuel pressure regulator. On turbo models, install throttle body and fill engine with coolant. On all models, connect negative battery cable. Check for fuel leakage. See CHECKING FOR FUEL LEAKS.