Fuel Pressure Regulator: Removal

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REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the fuel tank (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the joint clip and fuel tank main tube.
  CAUTION:
  - Before removing the tube joint clip, check for foreign matter around the clip. Clean if necessary.
  - Keep the O-ring free of foreign matter, as it becomes contaminated easily.
  - Do not use any tools in this procedure.
  - Do not forcefully bend or twist the tube.
  - Put the tube in a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
  - If the fuel suction plate and tube are stuck together, pinch the tube and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
  - Be careful not to damage the clip. If the clip is damaged, replace it.
    
    Fig 1: Removing Joint Clip And Fuel Tank Main Tube
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REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE
1. Remove the 8 bolts and set plate.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Set Plate With Bolts
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REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the fuel hose and remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.
  NOTE: Do not damage the fuel pump.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Fuel Pump From Fuel Tank
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2. Remove the gasket from the fuel pump.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Gasket From Fuel Pump
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REMOVE FUEL SUB-TANK ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the wire harness.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Wire Harness
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2. Using needle nose pliers, remove the E-ring.
  HINT:
  
  Slightly lower the sub-tank to remove the E-ring.
  
  Fig 6: Removal/Installation Of E-Ring Using Needle Nose Pliers
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3. Remove the 2 springs from the 2 shaft.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Springs From Shaft
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4. Detach the 2 claws and remove the sub-tank.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Sub-Tank Claws
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REMOVE BRACKET
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the bracket.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Bracket Claws
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REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 5 claws on the filter and remove the fuel pump from the fuel filter.
  HINT:
  
  When removing the claw, do not disconnect the fuel main tube.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Pump Filter Claws
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2. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector
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3. Remove the O-ring from the fuel filter.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying O-Ring From Fuel Filter
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REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the fuel pressure regulator from the fuel filter.
2. Remove the 2 O-rings.