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Fuel Pressure Regulator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Fuel pressure regulator is mounted to end of fuel rail. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE  .
  2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator.
  3. Place a shop towel under the fuel pressure regulator to catch any fuel spillage.
  4. Remove the retaining bolts from the fuel pressure regulator.
  5. Remove the fuel pressure regulator.
  6. Remove any seal or seal material left on the fuel rail.
Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Rail Components (2.2L)
G00217361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Removing/Installing Fuel Pressure Regulator (3.4L)
G00226902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.