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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner . Refer to Air Cleaner Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 652573  Size: SH
  3. Remove the air intake pipe. Refer to Air Intake Pipe Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the air conditioning (A/C) compressor clutch electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the A/C cut out switch electrical connector.
  6. Remove the A/C compressor bolts.
  7. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
  8. Reposition the A/C compressor (with the hoses attached) to the right side of the engine compartment.

  9. Object Number: 674653  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the main engine harness electrical connectors.

  11. Object Number: 1334916  Size: SH
  12. Remove the main engine harness electrical connector screws.
  13. Remove the main connectors from the bracket.

  14. Object Number: 1335413  Size: SH
  15. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
  16. Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement .

  17. Object Number: 1335528  Size: SH
  18. Disconnect the fuel temperature sensor electrical connector.

  19. Object Number: 786996  Size: SH
  20. Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator electrical connector (1).

  21. Object Number: 1335526  Size: SH
  22. Disconnect the oil level sensor harness electrical connector.

  23. Object Number: 1335595  Size: SH
  24. Reposition the distribution block hose clamps.
  25. Remove the distribution block hoses from the distribution block.

  26. Object Number: 1335575  Size: SH
  27. If necessary, remove the intake manifold tube.
  28. If necessary, remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals from the tube.

  29. Object Number: 901300  Size: SH
  30. Clean the fuel pressure regulator and high pressure injection pump thoroughly with solvent, such as GM P/N 12377981 (Canadian P/N 10953463) or equivalent.
  31. Using compressed air, thoroughly blow dry the regulator and pump.
  32. Remove the 3 fuel pressure regulator screws (1) using a T25 TORX®.

  33. Object Number: 901301  Size: SH
  34. Remove the fuel pressure regulator (1).
  35. If dirt or debris is found in the bore or seating surfaces of the fuel injection pump, perform the following:
  36. • Place a clean rag over the bore on order to collect the excess fuel.
    • Bump the engine over in order to flush any debris out of the regulator bore.

Installation Procedure

Important: If the pressure regulator is being re-used, check the O-rings for damage. If the O-rings are damaged, install NEW O-rings.


    Object Number: 901301  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate and install NEW O-rings onto the regulator. Lubricate the O-rings with clean, NEW engine oil.
  2. Important: If the regulator is installed at an angle the O-rings may be damaged, resulting in possible fuel leakage.

  3. Install the fuel pressure regulator (1).
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 901300  Size: SH
  5. Install the 3 fuel pressure regulator screws (1) using a T25 TORX®.
  6. Tighten

        • Tighten the screws a first pass to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
        • Tighten the screws a final pass to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

    Object Number: 1335575  Size: SH
  7. If necessary, install NEW O-ring seals onto the tube.
  8. If necessary, install the intake manifold tube.
  9. Install the intake manifold tube bolt and nuts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt/nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1335595  Size: SH
  11. Install the distribution block hoses to the distribution block.
  12. Position the distribution block hose clamps.

  13. Object Number: 1335526  Size: SH
  14. Connect the oil level sensor harness electrical connector.

  15. Object Number: 786996  Size: SH
  16. Connect the fuel pressure regulator electrical connector (1).

  17. Object Number: 1335528  Size: SH
  18. Connect the fuel temperature sensor electrical connector.

  19. Object Number: 1335413  Size: SH
  20. Install the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement .
  21. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.

  22. Object Number: 1334916  Size: SH
  23. Install the main connectors to the bracket.
  24. Install the main engine harness electrical connector screws.
  25. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 674653  Size: SH
  26. Connect the main engine harness electrical connectors.

  27. Object Number: 652573  Size: SH
  28. Position the A/C compressor.
  29. Install the A/C compressor bolts.
  30. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  31. Connect the A/C cut out switch electrical connector.
  32. Connect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
  33. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
  34. Install the air intake pipe. Refer to Air Intake Pipe Replacement .
  35. Install the air cleaner . Refer to Air Cleaner Replacement .
  36. Prime the fuel system. Refer to Fuel System Priming .
  37. Start the engine. If the engine stalls, repeat the above step.
  38. Once the engine starts, inspect for fuel leaks.