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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Bravada 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.2L 🢒 Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the retaining clips at the front of the engine.

    4. Object Number: 730808 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum line.
  5. Clean any dirt from the fuel pressure regulator and the surrounding area.
  6. Disconnect the fuel return pipe. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  7. Remove the fuel return pipe retainer.
  8. Remove the fuel pressure regulator retainer.
  9. Remove the fuel pressure regulator.
  10. Inspect the regulator filter screen for contamination. If contaminated, replace the fuel pressure regulator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 730808 Size: SH
  1. Install the regulator filter.
  2. Install the new O-ring on the fuel pressure regulator.
  3. Lubricate the fuel pressure regulator O-ring with clean engine oil.
  4. Push the fuel pressure regulator into the regulator housing on the fuel rail.

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the fuel pressure regulator retainer.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the regulator retainer screw to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  6. Install the fuel return pipe retainer.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the return pipe retainer screw to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  7. Connect the fuel return pipe. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  8. Connect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum line.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  10. Inspect for leaks.
    11. 10.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
    10.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    10.3. Turn ON the ignition.
    10.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.
  11. Install the engine wiring harness into the retaining clips at the front of the engine.
  12. Install the air intake resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .