Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276-: Removing

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

-- Before removing, clean the threaded area around the Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276- (for example using commercially available coolant). Contamination must not enter the bore in the rail element (high pressure reservoir).

NOTE:

Clean carefully, cleaner must not enter the connector.

The Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276- cannot be used again.

-- Dry the Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve --.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276- -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector Disconnected From Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve

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-- Counter-hold at the housing hex bolt and loosen the union nut. Then remove it by hand.

-- Extract the contamination from the rail element bore (threads and sealing surface). Do not use mechanical tools.

NOTE: Seal the rail element bore immediately with a suitable plug to prevent contaminants from entering.