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.
See also:
Exhaust system - renewal
1 The layout of the exhaust system varies
considerably according to model and engine.
All except the RS Turbo versions can be
renewed in sections; coupling sleeves are
supplied, enabling an old se ...
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Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1,
Chapter 4, Part A or B (as
applicable), before proceeding.
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adjustments, ensure that the ignition
timing and sp ...
Tailgate (Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Note: On Hatchback models made before
1990 with an integral heated rear
window/radio aerial, note that the radio aerial
lead is routed through different openings to
that of other models in the rea ...
