Fuel pressure regulator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. A new sealing ring will be required on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Depressurise the fuel system as described in Section 6.
3 Disconnect the fuel return hose from the regulator. Be prepared for fuel spillage and take adequate fire precautions (see illustration).
8.3 Fuel pressure regulator assembly - 1.6 EFI engine
A Regulator
B Fuel return hose
(to tank)
C Vacuum hose
D Securing bolts
4 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the regulator.
5 Unscrew the two securing bolts and withdraw the regulator from the fuel rail.
6 Recover the sealing ring.
Refitting
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but use a
new sealing ring, and on completion, switch
the ignition on and off five times without
cranking the engine and check for fuel leaks.
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Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
Note: A tachometer and an exhaust gas
analyser will be required to check the idle
mixture on completion. A new gasket must be
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Engine oil and filter renewal (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Frequent oil and filter changes are the most
important preventative maintenance
procedures that can be undertaken by the DIY
owner. As engine oil ages, it becomes diluted
and contaminated, which ...