Intrigue V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
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Fuel Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair
Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.
1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.
2. Clean any dirt from the fuel pressure regulator retaining ring.
3. Disconnect the vacuum line from the pressure regulator.
4. Remove the snap ring (3).
5. Using a shop towel to catch any spilled fuel, lift and twist the fuel pressure regulator in order to remove the fuel pressure regulator (4) from the
fuel pressure regulator housing (1).
6. Remove the regulator O-ring small (7).
7. Remove the regulator O-ring large (6).
8. Remove the regulator O-ring back up (5).
9. Cover the fuel pressure regulator housing (1) to prevent contamination from entering the fuel system.
Installation Procedure
Notice:
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Do not use compressed air in order to test or clean a fuel pressure regulator as damage to the fuel pressure regulator may result.
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Clean the fuel pressure regulator filter screen with gasoline if necessary.
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Do not immerse the fuel pressure regulator in a solvent bath in order to prevent damage to the fuel pressure regulator.
1. Install the new O-rings on the fuel pressure regulator (4), if a new fuel pressure regulator is not being installed. Lubricate the O-rings lightly with
clean engine oil.
2. Install the regulator back up O-ring (5).
3. Install the regulator O-ring large (6).
4. Install the regulator O-ring small (7).
5. Install the fuel pressure regulator (4) in the fuel pressure regulator housing (1).
6. Install the snap ring.