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Fuel Pressure Gauge: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Release the fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE  .
  2. Remove engine cover (1) bolts. See Figure .
  3. Remove engine cover (1).
  4. Remove the quick connect coupling cover of the fuel feed hose.
  5. Using the Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (J 43178), disconnect the quick connect coupling of the fuel feed hose from the fuel feed pipe of the fuel rail. See Figure . Use a shop towel to catch any remaining fuel that may leak.
  6. Install the Fuel Pressure Gauge Adapter (J 42982) between the fuel feed pipe of the fuel rail and of the fuel feed hose.
  7. Install Fuel Pressure Gauge (J 34730-1A) to fuel pressure gauge adapter, and tighten securely. See Figure .
  8. Connect negative battery cable. Tighten clamp bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  9. Turn ignition switch to RUN position to pressurize the fuel system.
  10. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
  11. Check for any fuel leaks.