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:
Automatic transmission fluid level check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months)
1 Fluid level should be checked with the
transmission at operating temperature (after a
run) and with the vehicle parked on level
ground.
2 Open and prop the bonnet. With the engine
idling and th ...
General information and precautions
General information
From the 1990 model year, an Electronic
Fuel Injection (EFI) system controlled by the
Electronic Engine Control IV (EEC IV) system,
and incorporating an Electronic
Distributor ...
Rear suspension front mounting (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) -
renewal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands placed
under the side members.
2 Unscrew and remove the three bolts
securing the relevant front guide plate to ...
