OEM 2000 Chevrolet Venture Fuel Pressure Regulator

2000 Chevrolet Venture Fuel Pressure Regulator Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the fuel pressure regulator on 2000 Chevrolet Venture?

  A: One must first release fuel system pressure before performing any work on the Fuel Pressure Regulator. The first step includes cutting the vacuum connector from the Fuel Pressure Regulator while unscrewing its mounting screw. A shop towel should be used to contain fuel drips before you detach the Fuel Pressure Regulator from the Fuel Rail by lifting and twisting it. Separate the rail retainer with spacer bracket before removing the Fuel Pressure Regulator from the engine fuel return pipe and discarding its inlet o-ring. A fuel return line connection at the beginning of installation stops the regulator from spinning because this motion might destroy the retainer and spacer bracket and trigger a fuel leak. You must not utilize compressed air either for examination or cleansing duties of the Fuel Pressure Regulator since it will lead to damage. You can apply gasoline to clean the filter screen but you should never subject the regulator to solvent immersion for cleaning. The filter screen must be inspected for contamination; if contamination is present then change the Fuel Pressure Regulator. The new inlet o-ring requires lubrication using engine oil then needs installation onto the regulator inlet port. Begin by affixing the fuel return pipe to the regulator before installing the new retainer together with spacer bracket into the Fuel Rail slot. Position the Fuel Pressure Regulator on the Fuel Rail after installing the new retainer and spacer bracket into the slots of the rail. Tighten the engine fuel return pipe nut to 17 n.m (13 lb ft). Use the Fuel Pressure Regulator vacuum line before tightening its attaching screw to 8.5 n.m (76 lb in). To verify correct seating of the regulator check that you can pull the regulator easily before tightening the fuel return pipe nut to 17 n.m (13 lb ft) while also making sure the retainer and spacer bracket sits in the slots of the Fuel Rail. Verify fuel leakages by operating the ignition for two seconds then turning it off for ten seconds before repeating the process while inspecting for any fuel leaks. Reinstall the fuel filler cap afterward.