(2) Install fuel tank, filter and tank straps, install
the front bolts first and then the rear bolts. Torque
tank strap bolts to 23 N·m (250. in. lbs.). Make sure
pump module harness grommet is installed in
body as tank is raised into position.
(3) Lower vehicle and connect pump module con-
nector.
(4) Install rear seat.
(5) Fill tank with fuel.
(6) Connect negative cable to auxiliary jumper ter-
minal.
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
The fuel pressure regulator is part of the fuel
pump module (Fig. 17). Remove the fuel pump mod-
ule from the fuel tank to access the fuel pressure reg-
ulator. Refer to the Fuel Pump Module removal in
this section.
WARNING: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE
RELEASED BEFORE SERVICING ANY FUEL SYS-
TEM COMPONENT. PERFORM THE FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE.
REMOVAL
(1) Spread tangs on pressure regulator retainer
(Fig. 17).
(2) Pry fuel pressure regulator out of housing.
(3) Ensure both upper and lower O-rings were
removed with regulator.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lightly lubricate the O-rings with clean engine
oil and place them into opening in pump module (Fig.
18).
(2) Push regulator into opening in pump module.
(3) Fold tangs on regulator retainer over tabs on
housing.
FUEL PUMP INLET STRAINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump
Module Removal in this section.
(2) Using a thin straight blade screwdriver, care-
fully pry back the locking tabs on fuel pump reser-
voir and remove the strainer (Fig. 19).
(3) Remove strainer O-ring from the fuel pump
reservoir body.
(4) Remove any contaminants by washing the
inside of the fuel tank.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the strainer O-ring with clean motor
oil.
(2) Insert strainer O-ring into outlet of strainer so
that it sits evenly on the step inside the outlet.
(3) Push strainer onto the inlet of the fuel pump
reservoir body. Make sure the locking tabs on the
reservoir body lock over the locking tangs on the
strainer.
(4) Install fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump
Module Installation in this section.
Fig. 16 Fuel Filter
Fig. 17 Fuel Pressure Regulator
Fig. 18 Fuel Pressure Regulator O-rings
JA FUEL SYSTEM 14 - 17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)