Fuel Pressure Regulator: Removal
WARNING:
THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE, EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF. BEFORE SERVICING THE FUEL FILTER/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.
- Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE in the Fuel Delivery System section of this group. The fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator is located on the top of fuel pump module. Fuel pump module removal is not necessary.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Disconnect fuel supply line at the Filter/Regulator nipple (refer to QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS in this section).
- Depress locking spring tab on side of Fuel/Regulator (Fig 1) and rotate 90° counter-clockwise and pull out.NOTE: Make sure that the upper and lower O-rings are on the Filter/Regulator assembly.