Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276-, CHECKING: Procedure

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow- and remove fuel hose from the high pressure reservoir.

-- Seal the open return line connections with a blind plug.

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-- Connect the hose -3- to the return connection for the high pressure reservoir -2-.

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1) Checking with the Engine Running

-- Start the engine and let it run in idle.

Specified Value: In 30 Seconds Greater Than 75 ml (2.5 Oz)

If The Specified Value Is Not Attained, Then The Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276- Is Faulty .

2) Checking with the Engine Running

If the requirement under 1) is met

Increase The Engine Speed Greater Than 2000 RPM.

Specified Value: return quantity 0 ml
A small amount of dripping is permissible.
If the Specified Value Is Not Attained, then the Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276- is faulty .

3) The Engine Does Not Start.

Perform The Test At Cranking Speed.

Specified value: return quantity 0 ml
A small amount of dripping is permissible.
If the Specified Value Is Not Attained, then the Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276- is faulty .

-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .