Fuel pressure regulator (models up to 1985) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 The fuel pressure regulator is located on the
left-hand side of the engine compartment
(see illustration).
5.1 Fuel pressure regulator location - models up to 1985
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Identify the fuel hose locations, as an aid to refitting. Note that there are three hose connections on models without a fuel flow sensor unit, and two hose connections on models with a fuel flow sensor unit.
4 Disconnect and plug the fuel hoses.
5 Remove the two securing screws and withdraw the regulator.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring
that the fuel hoses are correctly connected. If
the hoses were originally secured with
crimped type clips, discard them and use new
worm drive clips.
See also:
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With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph)
or more without keeping your foot on the pedal. Speed control does not
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