'99-01 models
- Remove the intake manifold cover and intake manifold. (see INTAKE MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Place a shop towel under the fuel pressure regulator, then relieve the fuel pressure. See Fuel Pressure Relieving .
- Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and fuel return hose (B).
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- Loosen the locking nut (C), and remove the fuel pressure regulator (D).
- Apply clean engine oil to a new O-ring (E), and carefully install it into its proper position.
- Install the fuel pressure regulator into the fuel rail. Turn it by hand until it stops.
NOTE:
- Replace the O-ring.
- When assembling the fuel pressure regulator, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring and assemble it into its proper position, taking care not to damage the O-ring.
- Turn the fuel pressure regulator (A) counterclockwise to set the angle as shown.
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- Tighten the locking nut to 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft).
- Install the intake manifold and manifold cover. (see INTAKE MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel pressure in the fuel line rises. Repeat this 2 or 3 times, then check for fuel leakage.